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CHO 221K

1971 Ford Capri

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,106 mi
Last recorded42,106 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHO 221K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,106 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 42,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 38,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 35,786 miles

exhaust bracket loose causing rattle

front suspension arm bolts hace no washers on

handbrake cable routed incorrectly

loose wires near steering column

some welding not of high standard

Fail 10 Aug 2007 35,786 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

exhaust bracket loose causing rattle

front suspension arms bolts have no washers on

handbrake cable routed incorrectly

some welding not of high standard

wires quite near steering column

Pass 25 Jun 2005 33,502 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

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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CHO 221K is a 1971 Ford Capri in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CHO 221K, 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 CHO 221K registered?

CHO 221K is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 August 1971.

Is CHO 221K safe to buy?

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