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VLA 142M

1973 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,077 mi
Last recorded63,077 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLA 142M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 63,077 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 63,068 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Steering column flexible coupling damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear chassie heavy surface rust by spring hanger

Offside Rear chassie heavy surface rust by spring mounting

Pass 27 Jun 2015 62,712 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,606 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,347 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 62,347 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 61,974 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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VLA 142M is a 1973 Ford Capri in Blue with a 3,000cc 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 VLA 142M, 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 VLA 142M registered?

VLA 142M is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is VLA 142M safe to buy?

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