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SRD 473Y

1976 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,550 mi
Last recorded26,550 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1976 Ford Capri50,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRD 473Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,550 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 26,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,045 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,571 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 24,549 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s front floor coroded

o/s front wing damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2007 23,089 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,550 miles

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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SRD 473Y is a 1976 Ford Capri in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SRD 473Y, 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 SRD 473Y registered?

SRD 473Y is a 1976 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is SRD 473Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRD 473Y shows 7 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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