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SKG 456M

1974 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,844 mi
Last recorded42,844 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKG 456M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 42,844 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 42,608 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 41,952 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle x2 (2.4.G.2)

exhaust close to n/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2016 41,952 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle x2 (2.4.G.2)

exhaust close to n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2015 41,365 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 40,298 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 40,298 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 39,396 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 37,784 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 37,402 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,402 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 36,934 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,701 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 35,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 25,817 miles

welding repairs. †

Fail 31 Jan 2006 25,802 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen scratched. †sump corroded. †general oil leaks. †play in steering rack.

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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SKG 456M is a 1974 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1974 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 51,658 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 SKG 456M, 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 52 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SKG 456M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 May 1974.

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