MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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CA703-897 is a 1971 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 CA703-897, 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 CA703-897 registered?
CA703-897 is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is CA703-897 safe to buy?
The MOT history for CA703-897 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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