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SFW 431R

1976 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,243 mi
Last recorded171,243 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 1976 Ford Capri50,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFW 431R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 171,243 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 16,434 miles

Oil leak engine,gearbox and rear diff ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 16,434 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Oil leak engine,gearbox and rear diff ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 11,962 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 14,320 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 97,613 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 89,033 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 85,134 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 85,134 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2011 84,234 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 84,231 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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SFW 431R is a 1976 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1976 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 50,720 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 SFW 431R, 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 50 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 SFW 431R registered?

SFW 431R is a 1976 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 November 1976.

Is SFW 431R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFW 431R shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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