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NYY 229L

1973 Ford Capri

Brown Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,692 mi
Last recorded64,692 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYY 229L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 64,692 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 63,963 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 63,450 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 61,352 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 56,275 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 53,653 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 53,653 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 53,462 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 53,462 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 52,435 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 51,880 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 51,384 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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NYY 229L is a 1973 Ford Capri in Brown with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NYY 229L, 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 NYY 229L?

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What year was NYY 229L registered?

NYY 229L is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 January 1973.

Is NYY 229L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYY 229L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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