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UMY 272M

1973 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,683 mi
Last recorded11,683 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMY 272M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 11,683 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

indicator switch

seat mounts front floors

under body condition

Fail 7 Nov 2011 11,683 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

indicator switch

seat mounts front floors

under body condition

Pass 18 Oct 2010 11,516 miles

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both track rod ends

front floors

front seat mounts

o/s/r inner sill

under body con

Pass 8 Oct 2009 10,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

hand brake cable condition

n/s/f outer sill

seat belts condition

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2008 10,430 miles

advise near side rear tyre wearing low

advise slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 2 Oct 2008 10,420 miles

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

advise near side rear tyre wearing low

advise slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Sep 2006 9,011 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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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UMY 272M is a 1973 Ford Capri in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UMY 272M, 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 UMY 272M registered?

UMY 272M is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 October 1973.

Is UMY 272M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMY 272M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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