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CSF 258L

1973 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,594 mi
Last recorded55,594 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSF 258L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 55,594 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 55,252 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 55,232 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle @44% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle @51% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Near-side headlamp - poor pattern

Fail 22 Mar 2017 55,195 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 54,675 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

side light switch sticky

underside under silled

Pass 7 Mar 2015 53,800 miles

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

slight play in near side bush

Pass 8 Feb 2014 52,221 miles

slight play in steering wrack n side

Pass 20 Feb 2013 51,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake pipes covered in underseal preventing full inspection

Fail 13 Feb 2013 51,675 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipes covered in underseal preventing full inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2007 51,065 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 51,064 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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.

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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CSF 258L is a 1973 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CSF 258L, 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

How do I check the history of CSF 258L?

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What year was CSF 258L registered?

CSF 258L is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is CSF 258L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSF 258L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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