MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,077 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for VLA 142M 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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