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AGM 870L

1971 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,087 mi
Last recorded98,087 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGM 870L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 98,087 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 98,087 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 94,808 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 93,880 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 89,845 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 89,845 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 89,845 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 85,827 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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AGM 870L is a 1971 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 48,638 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 AGM 870L, 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 55 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 AGM 870L?

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What year was AGM 870L registered?

AGM 870L is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is AGM 870L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGM 870L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AGM 870L have outstanding finance?

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