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KVX 274P

1975 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,728 mi
Last recorded35,728 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1975 Ford Capri55,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVX 274P
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 35,728 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 35,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 34,981 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 34,768 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 33,368 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 32,905 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 28,856 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 28,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 25,054 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 25,045 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Horn not very loud.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Reverse wires resting on exhaust.

Speedo cable touching exhaust.

Pass 12 May 2007 22,849 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 22,849 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2007 22,845 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 16,990 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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KVX 274P is a 1975 Ford Capri in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 55,668 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 KVX 274P, 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 51 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KVX 274P registered?

KVX 274P is a 1975 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 August 1975.

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The MOT history for KVX 274P shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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