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HRD 691L

1973 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,166 mi
Last recorded91,166 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRD 691L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 91,166 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 89,873 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 87,936 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 84,431 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 84,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 82,029 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 82,022 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 81,726 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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HRD 691L is a 1973 Ford Capri in Orange with a 1,599cc 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 HRD 691L, 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 HRD 691L?

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What year was HRD 691L registered?

HRD 691L is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is HRD 691L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRD 691L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HRD 691L have outstanding finance?

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