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XPA 796N

1974 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,969 mi
Last recorded35,969 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPA 796N
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 35,969 miles

Nearside Front cill corroded

Offside Front cill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 26 Jun 2015 35,803 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 35,756 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust minor leak of gases

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Mar 2014 35,728 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Mar 2013 35,046 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 33,915 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,913 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 33,913 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine, gearbox and diff leak

exhaust blow at rear box to system joint

front doors difficault to open

nearside rear brake binding

rear box mounting bracket insecure

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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XPA 796N is a 1974 Ford Capri in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPA 796N, 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 XPA 796N registered?

XPA 796N is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 August 1974.

Is XPA 796N safe to buy?

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