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ARY 268K

1971 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83 mi
Last recorded83 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARY 268K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 83 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 10,290 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 62,749 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 61,947 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

no drivers mirror fitted pre 1978

play in steering rack

spare wheel well removed and covered with under seal

Pass 5 Aug 2006 61,381 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 61,361 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 57,682 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 57,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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ARY 268K is a 1971 Ford Capri in Green with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 ARY 268K, 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.

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What year was ARY 268K registered?

ARY 268K is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 September 1971.

Is ARY 268K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARY 268K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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