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TOY 511M

1974 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,255 mi
Last recorded82,255 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOY 511M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 82,255 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 81,321 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 80,617 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 79,920 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

n/s front top strut bearing slightly seized

o/s rear flex brake pipe running close to inner wheel rim

split pins missing in anti roll bar through track control arms

Fail 4 Jul 2012 79,920 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

n/s front top strut bearing slightly seized

o/s rear flex brake pipe running close to inner wheel rim

split pins missing in anti roll bar through track control arms

Pass 2 Sep 2010 79,012 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front anti-roll bar & steering rack nuts not pinned

play in n/s & o/s steering rack components

seat belt webbing slightly fluffed on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

front anti-roll bar nuts possibly not locked.

head lamp reflectors corroded.

n/s/f seat componants worn.

o/s/f seat componants worn.

slight play in n/s & o/s steering componants

Fail 11 Jun 2009 16,174 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

front anti-roll bar nut locking devices possibly missing.

o/s/f seat componants worn.

slight play in n/s & o/s steering componants

Pass 22 Aug 2006 78,949 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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TOY 511M is a 1974 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TOY 511M, 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.

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What year was TOY 511M registered?

TOY 511M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 January 1974.

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