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TAA 835M

1974 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,883 mi
Last recorded14,883 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAA 835M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 14,883 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 12,955 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 11,702 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 10,775 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 9,821 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 8,141 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 7,457 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 6,812 miles

slight play ns steering arm fixing

Fail 16 Jul 2010 6,800 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight play ns steering arm fixing

Pass 10 Jul 2009 5,732 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 5,259 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 4,694 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 4,324 miles

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

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

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

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

light corrosion forming in front and rear suspension mounts

slight noise in steering rack

Fail 7 Jun 2006 4,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

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

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

light corrosion forming in front and rear suspension mounts

slight noise 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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TAA 835M is a 1974 Ford Capri in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAA 835M, 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 TAA 835M registered?

TAA 835M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 April 1974.

Is TAA 835M safe to buy?

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