MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,327 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s fuel line clip missing but pipe still secure
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
entire underside of vehicle cannot be fully inspected for corrosion due to a heavy coating of underseal
rear axle leaking
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
fuel pipe is hanging down at front
n/s steering rack gaiter vin poor condition
n/s wing mirror glass is cracked
parking brake travel is long
play found in both front seat backs
propshaft centre bearing is worn
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
driver seatbelt slow to recoil
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VMX 898M is a 1974 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VMX 898M, 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.
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What year was VMX 898M registered?
VMX 898M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 April 1974.
Is VMX 898M safe to buy?
The MOT history for VMX 898M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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