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AUE 652J

1970 Ford Capri

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,145 mi
Last recorded82,145 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 1970 Ford Capri43,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUE 652J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 82,145 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 82,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 82,145 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 82,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 82,142 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 82,142 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 70,862 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 70,862 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 70,858 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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AUE 652J is a 1970 Ford Capri in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AUE 652J, 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 AUE 652J?

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What year was AUE 652J registered?

AUE 652J is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 November 1970.

Is AUE 652J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUE 652J shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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