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AVK 521J

1970 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

91,973 mi
Last recorded91,973 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 1970 Ford Capri43,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVK 521J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 91,973 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 90,973 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

generator mounting bolt missing

Fail 16 Nov 2011 90,973 miles

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

generator mounting bolt missing

Fail 1 Aug 2011 90,967 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front panel corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre perrished on outer walls

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Nearside track rod end boot split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside track rod end boot split

Suspension lowering kit fitted to rear suspension. All secure at time of test.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 89,921 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 89,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres perishing on side walls

Fail 17 Jun 2008 89,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Heavy plating on floor and sill aereas.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose slightly 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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AVK 521J is a 1970 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 AVK 521J, 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.

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What year was AVK 521J registered?

AVK 521J is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 November 1970.

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