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BWO 807K

1971 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,072 mi
Last recorded73,072 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWO 807K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 73,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Top mount has slight play

Fail 11 Jul 2017 73,031 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Top mount has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2016 72,907 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak water pump and carburettor area ()

Nearside Front slight play in the steering rack

exhaust rubber mountings are in poor condition

service brake is low

Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,443 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 72,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 72,347 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 71,732 miles

centre ex: mounting rubbers perished

rear ex: rubber perished

Fail 27 Jul 2012 71,732 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre ex: mounting rubbers perished

rear ex: rubber perished

Pass 29 Jun 2011 71,317 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 71,132 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 71,132 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 70,704 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 70,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 70,055 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 69,334 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 68,546 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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BWO 807K is a 1971 Ford Capri in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BWO 807K, 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

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What year was BWO 807K registered?

BWO 807K is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 December 1971.

Is BWO 807K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWO 807K shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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