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CAM 502L

1973 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,759 mi
Last recorded76,759 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAM 502L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 76,759 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 76,745 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 76,666 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 76,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 76,480 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Aug 2018 76,480 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 76,354 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 76,217 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,106 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 75,982 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,896 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside front floor pan holed but outside of a prescired area

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2013 75,896 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear tyres perished

Offside front floor pan holed but outside of a prescired area

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 75,763 miles

All front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front inner sill hole but not in a prescirbed area

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2012 75,759 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

All front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front inner sill hole but not in a prescirbed area

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 75,585 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 75,467 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 75,327 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 75,279 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 75,257 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 75,202 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 75,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 75,132 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front brake flexible hoses have slight perishing

very slight leak on fuel pump

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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CAM 502L is a 1973 Ford Capri in Orange with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1973 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 48,538 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 CAM 502L, 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 53 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 CAM 502L registered?

CAM 502L is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 January 1973.

Is CAM 502L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAM 502L shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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