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SFD 797M

1973 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,896 mi
Last recorded21,896 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFD 797M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 21,896 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 21,770 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 21,560 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 21,236 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 20,757 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,884 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 19,106 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 18,117 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 18,117 miles

Centre Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,914 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 16,999 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 16,232 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 16,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Jun 2007 16,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Ford Capri?

Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
11,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 4,143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,055
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,852
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,080
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,143
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SFD 797M is a 1973 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 48,538 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFD 797M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 53 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SFD 797M registered?

SFD 797M is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 August 1973.

Is SFD 797M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFD 797M shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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