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46,574 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake cable damaged front section (1.1.15 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside reading lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside reading lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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XFV 540L is a 1972 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 XFV 540L, 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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How do I check the history of XFV 540L?
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What year was XFV 540L registered?
XFV 540L is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 September 1972.
Is XFV 540L safe to buy?
The MOT history for XFV 540L shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XFV 540L have outstanding finance?
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