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HOW 737L

1973 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,469 mi
Last recorded47,469 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOW 737L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 47,469 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 47,464 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective not connected to arm sufficiently inner edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 47,308 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 47,238 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 47,160 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,999 miles

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Sep 2015 46,997 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear brakes binding slightly

brake fluid close to minimum

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2014 46,892 miles

n/s/r brake reading slightly low

Pass 10 Aug 2013 46,665 miles

play in nearside front bottom suspension joint

Pass 22 Sep 2012 46,582 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 46,464 miles

nearside front lower suspension joint worn

Pass 22 Jul 2010 46,455 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,339 miles

Offside rear and both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2008 46,123 miles

nearside front brake hose starting to perish

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jul 2007 46,032 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 46,867 miles

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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HOW 737L is a 1973 Ford Capri in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HOW 737L, 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 HOW 737L registered?

HOW 737L is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 May 1973.

Is HOW 737L safe to buy?

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