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LYB 427P

1975 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,187 mi
Last recorded2,187 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 1975 Ford Capri55,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYB 427P
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 2,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 2,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/70r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 2,139 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r tyres outer walls cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2017 1,977 miles

offside outer sill corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2016 1,867 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2016 1,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2015 1,711 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Sep 2014 1,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on o/s front floor/sill

Pass 31 Aug 2013 838 miles

0/s/r tyre side/wall perished

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 546 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 99,994 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 99,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 98,340 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 97,226 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 96,660 miles

slioght playin both nearside and offside front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Mar 2009 96,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slioght playin both nearside and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Mar 2008 94,919 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 92,603 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 89,871 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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LYB 427P is a 1975 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LYB 427P, 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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LYB 427P is a 1975 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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