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AAE 357J

1970 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,009 mi
Last recorded68,009 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 1970 Ford Capri43,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAE 357J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2020 68,009 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 66,515 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 65,366 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 65,192 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,504 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 63,915 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 63,912 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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AAE 357J is a 1970 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1970 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 43,121 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 AAE 357J, 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 56 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 AAE 357J?

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What year was AAE 357J registered?

AAE 357J is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 November 1970.

Is AAE 357J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAE 357J shows 7 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.

Does AAE 357J have outstanding finance?

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