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VOO 442L

1972 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,407 mi
Last recorded57,407 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOO 442L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 57,407 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 57,132 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 56,772 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 56,507 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,055 miles

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 56,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,409 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 54,413 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 5 May 2009 54,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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VOO 442L is a 1972 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 52,817 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 VOO 442L, 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 54 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VOO 442L registered?

VOO 442L is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is VOO 442L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOO 442L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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