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TBY 39M

1973 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

10,875 mi
Last recorded10,875 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBY 39M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 10,875 miles

oil leaks on engine , gearbox & rear diff

Pass 10 Sep 2016 10,750 miles

oil leaks on engine ,gearbox & rear diff

Pass 3 Sep 2015 10,502 miles

slight oil leaks from engine,gearbox & diff

Pass 29 Aug 2014 10,298 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 10,138 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 9,827 miles

Coolant leak

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

oil leaks on engine,gearbox & diff

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Sep 2010 9,813 miles

Coolant leak

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

oil leaks on engine, gearbox & diff

Fail 22 Aug 2009 9,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 9,778 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 9,714 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 9,483 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 9,483 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 9,156 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 9,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight fraying on handbrake cable

windscreen scratched

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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TBY 39M is a 1973 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TBY 39M, 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 TBY 39M registered?

TBY 39M is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 August 1973.

Is TBY 39M safe to buy?

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