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UPX 586N

1974 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,225 mi
Last recorded71,225 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPX 586N
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 71,225 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 70,963 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 70,776 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 70,774 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 70,582 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 70,577 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 70,333 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 69,715 miles

tyres slightly wearing on edges

Fail 12 Nov 2015 69,699 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,944 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 68,619 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,856 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 65,457 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 63,202 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 63,183 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 63,140 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 61,508 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 59,069 miles

underbody heavily coated in underseal, slight increase and decrease in rear brakes

Pass 15 May 2006 58,452 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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UPX 586N is a 1974 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UPX 586N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UPX 586N?

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What year was UPX 586N registered?

UPX 586N is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 August 1974.

Is UPX 586N safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPX 586N shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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