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XCO 866M

1974 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,815 mi
Last recorded104,815 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCO 866M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 104,815 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 1,423 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch advanced corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel arch advanced corrosion

Fail 13 May 2016 1,370 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel arch advanced corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel arch advanced corrosion

Pass 21 May 2015 98,743 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 May 2015 98,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2014 91,313 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 91,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 86,300 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 86,300 miles

Brake clevis joint insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2012 78,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front /rear brake pipe slight ly corroded at rear

slight play n/s steering rack inner track rod

Fail 14 May 2012 78,580 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front /rear brake pipe slight ly corroded at rear

slight play n/s steering rack inner track rod

Pass 23 May 2011 78,052 miles

corrotion leasf spring

front hoses detiroateing and ferrals corrodeing

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre lower inner edge

play inner rack both sides

surface corrotion parts of body and underbody

Fail 20 May 2011 78,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrotion leasf spring

front hoses detiroateing and ferrals corrodeing

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre lower inner edge

play inner rack both sides

surface corrotion parts of body and underbody

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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XCO 866M is a 1974 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XCO 866M, 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 XCO 866M registered?

XCO 866M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 July 1974.

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