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SYK 757N

1974 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,670 mi
Last recorded60,670 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYK 757N
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 60,670 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,371 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 58,371 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 56,610 miles

after market handbrake cable fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2015 56,610 miles

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

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)

after market handbrake cable fitted

oil leak from diff & n/s rear hub

Pass 25 Jul 2014 55,456 miles

slight corrosion o/s front floor

after market handbrake cable fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2014 55,456 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

after market handbrake cable fitted

oil/fluid leak from n/s rear hub

slight corrosion o/s front floor

Pass 24 Jul 2013 53,456 miles

after market handbrake cable fitted

slight corrosion at n/s front floor to sill joint

slight movement of antiroll in bushes on chassis

Fail 24 Jul 2013 53,456 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

after market handbrake cable fitted

slight corrosion at n/s front floor to sill joint

slight movement of antiroll in bushes on chassis

Pass 11 Jul 2012 51,923 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,554 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 49,553 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 47,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front wipers starting to split

Fail 17 Jun 2009 45,760 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front wipers starting to split

Pass 20 Jun 2008 43,166 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 28 Jun 2007 39,649 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 39,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise cracking to offside rear tyre on outer sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2006 36,892 miles

slight blow from down pipe

Fail 22 Jun 2006 36,892 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front shocks damp

play in both front bearings.

play in o/s/f rack

slight blue smoke from exhaust

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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SYK 757N is a 1974 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SYK 757N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SYK 757N registered?

SYK 757N is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 August 1974.

Is SYK 757N safe to buy?

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