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WGX 583M

1974 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,943 mi
Last recorded41,943 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGX 583M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,943 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 41,736 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 41,463 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

propshaft centre bearing worn

Fail 2 May 2014 41,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 14 Dec 2012 41,140 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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WGX 583M is a 1974 Ford Capri in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WGX 583M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WGX 583M registered?

WGX 583M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 June 1974.

Is WGX 583M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGX 583M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WGX 583M have outstanding finance?

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