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GXL 300L

1973 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,102 mi
Last recorded28,102 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGXL 300L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 28,102 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 28,092 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2012 27,820 miles

both front wiper blades torn

Fail 17 Mar 2012 27,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 27,770 miles

both front wiper blades torn

centre prop shaft mounting worn

fuel cap seal worn

n/s rear outer stop lamp not working

o/s rear hand brake lever sticking

slight leak n/s rear wheel cylinder

Fail 11 Dec 2010 27,770 miles

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blades torn

centre prop shaft mounting worn

fuel cap seal worn

n/s rear outer stop lamp not working

o/s rear hand brake lever sticking

slight leak n/s rear wheel cylinder

Pass 24 Mar 2007 26,215 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 26,059 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery insecure

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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GXL 300L is a 1973 Ford Capri in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GXL 300L, 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 GXL 300L registered?

GXL 300L is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is GXL 300L safe to buy?

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