MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Light scratches over windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
n/s head lamp deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
light scratch in n/s windscreen
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre low on inner edge
rear exhaust system rusty
light scratch in windscreen
n/s head lamp image fading
o/s/f wing slightly loose at bottom
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
light scratches over windscreen
n/s head lamp reflector deteriorating
o/s/f wing slightly loose at bottom
o/s/r tyre low and perishing
rear exhaust rusty and repaired with paste
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s head lamp patterns fading
o/s/f wing loose at bottom
rear exhaust section rusty
scratches in windscreen
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UPD 435M is a 1973 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 UPD 435M, 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 UPD 435M registered?
UPD 435M is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 December 1973.
Is UPD 435M safe to buy?
The MOT history for UPD 435M shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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