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URN 256R

1976 Ford Capri

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,710 mi
Last recorded82,710 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Capri50,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURN 256R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 82,710 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 81,504 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 79,442 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,309 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 77,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 77,919 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,129 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 75,089 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 73,621 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 73,613 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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URN 256R is a 1976 Ford Capri in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 50,720 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 URN 256R, 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 50 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 URN 256R?

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What year was URN 256R registered?

URN 256R is a 1976 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 October 1976.

Is URN 256R safe to buy?

The MOT history for URN 256R shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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