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WEV 650L

1973 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,787 mi
Last recorded4,787 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEV 650L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 4,787 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 47,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,773 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 47,660 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 47,608 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 47,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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WEV 650L is a 1973 Ford Capri in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WEV 650L, 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

How do I check the history of WEV 650L?

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What year was WEV 650L registered?

WEV 650L is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 January 1973.

Is WEV 650L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEV 650L 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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