MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,459 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
brakes could be improved
general rust in prescribed areas
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering lock insecure
smoke rising from steering column area when indicators are operated
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
steering lock insecure
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
steering lock insecure
Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CDH 987L is a 1973 Ford Capri in Bronze with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 CDH 987L, 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.
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What year was CDH 987L registered?
CDH 987L is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 March 1973.
Is CDH 987L safe to buy?
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