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UBH 354L

1973 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

5,485 mi
Last recorded5,485 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBH 354L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 5,485 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 5,407 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 5,126 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 4,931 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 4,218 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 3,374 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 2,549 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 2,066 miles

filler on front inner wings

Pass 25 Jul 2013 1,376 miles

filler in rear of front inner wings

Pass 25 Jul 2012 365 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 98,738 miles

both front wheel bearings noisy

gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 97,050 miles

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

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 31 Jul 2009 95,432 miles

low effort nearside rear brakes

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jul 2008 94,129 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all wheel bearings slightly noisy

battery insecure

engine oil leaks

oil leak from rear diff

oil lleak from gearbox rear seal

Pass 16 Jul 2007 92,586 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2007 92,586 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2006 90,446 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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UBH 354L is a 1973 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 UBH 354L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UBH 354L registered?

UBH 354L is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 May 1973.

Is UBH 354L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBH 354L shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UBH 354L have outstanding finance?

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