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SLL 829L

1973 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,732 mi
Last recorded35,732 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLL 829L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 35,732 miles

fuel cap seap perished

movement in both front outer anti roll bar bushes

movement in centre prop shaft bearing

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 35,721 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

exhaust corroded

offside front seatbelt return mechanism requires attention

welding repairs to both front antiroll bar mounting areas

Fail 23 Oct 2012 35,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

exhaust corroded

offside front seatbelt return mechanism requires attention

welding repairs to both front antiroll bar mounting areas

Pass 4 Nov 2010 35,709 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front member corroded and repaired

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front chassis corroded

Offside front lower wing/cill corroded and perforated (Non prescribed area)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear leaf springs corroded

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Oct 2010 35,698 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front chassis corroded

Offside front lower wing/cill corroded and perforated (non prescribed area)

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded (entering calliper)

Offside front metal brakepipe corroded (under bonnet)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Rear suspension springs corroded

Slight corrosion on both side front suspension tops

Fail 14 Jul 2009 35,688 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

General surface corrossion of floor and chassis sections

Movement in steering rack

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside front and offside rear flexible brake hose's perished

Rear brakes require attention

Pass 14 Jul 2009 35,688 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

General surface corrossion of floor and chassis sections

Movement in steering rack

Offside front and offside rear flexible brake hose's perished

Rear brakes require attention

Pass 7 Jan 2008 35,623 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

both front top suspension mounting, front chassis and front rool bar mounting areas corroded

both front, both front to rear and both rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear leaf springs corroded

movement in steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2007 35,486 miles

Both front both rear and front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front chassis,both top suspension mountings and front rollbar mounting areas corroded.

Movement in offside front wheel bearing.

Movement in steering rack.

Offside front and rear flexible brake hoses are original.

Rear suspension springs corroded and dry.

Fail 15 Nov 2005 35,176 miles

Both front,both rear and front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Front chassis and front suspension mounting areas corroded

Front exhaust corroded

Movement in steering rack

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F wing corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 35,176 miles

Both front,both rear and front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Front chassis and front suspension mounting areas corroded

Front exhaust corroded

Movement in steering rack

O/S/F wing corroded

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

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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SLL 829L is a 1973 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SLL 829L, 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.

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What year was SLL 829L registered?

SLL 829L is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 April 1973.

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