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MVW 917P

1975 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,453 mi
Last recorded17,453 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1975 Ford Capri55,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVW 917P
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2013 17,453 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2012 16,655 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2010 163,517 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 15,394 miles

exhaust noisey

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Apr 2008 13,412 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 12,518 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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MVW 917P is a 1975 Ford Capri in Black with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 MVW 917P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MVW 917P?

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What year was MVW 917P registered?

MVW 917P is a 1975 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 December 1975.

Is MVW 917P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVW 917P shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MVW 917P have outstanding finance?

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