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CLG 429K

1971 Ford Capri

Brown Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,638 mi
Last recorded23,638 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLG 429K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 23,638 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 23,614 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 23,589 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 23,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 23,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 23,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 23,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 23,532 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 23,509 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 23,480 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 23,421 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 23,395 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s rear wheel slight binding

Pass 15 May 2015 23,395 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s rear wheel slight binding

Pass 29 May 2014 23,361 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 23,267 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 23,241 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 23,178 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 23,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 23,137 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,052 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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CLG 429K is a 1971 Ford Capri in Brown with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CLG 429K, 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 CLG 429K registered?

CLG 429K is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is CLG 429K safe to buy?

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