MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,572 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
gearbox - oil leaking(over exhaust)
rear axle leak
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
gearbox - oil leaking(over exhaust)
rear axle leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
wheel centers covered
Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
wheel centers covered
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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170 BPW is a 1962 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1962 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 42,115 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 170 BPW, 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 64 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 170 BPW registered?
170 BPW is a 1962 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 December 1962.
Is 170 BPW safe to buy?
The MOT history for 170 BPW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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