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XRJ 243K

1972 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,319 mi
Last recorded16,319 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRJ 243K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 16,319 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 15,461 miles

full body kit fitted unable to access corrosion door sills inner wings etc

only drivers seat fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2017 15,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

full body kit fitted unable to access corrosion door sills inner wings etc

only drivers seat fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 15,448 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 15,441 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 May 2015 15,418 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2012 15,249 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 15,117 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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XRJ 243K is a 1972 Ford Capri in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XRJ 243K, 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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What year was XRJ 243K registered?

XRJ 243K is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 February 1972.

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