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MUU 708L

1973 Ford Capri

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,030 mi
Last recorded8,030 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUU 708L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 8,030 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 14 Jun 2012 7,542 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 7,179 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 6,592 miles

corrosion to under body outside proscribed area

slight corrosion under body not excessive

Fail 3 Aug 2006 6,591 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear arches corroded

both rear tyres perished

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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MUU 708L is a 1973 Ford Capri in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MUU 708L, 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

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What year was MUU 708L registered?

MUU 708L is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 January 1973.

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