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DGY 941H

1970 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

93,109 mi
Last recorded93,109 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Capri43,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGY 941H
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2017 93,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outre panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 92,491 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 2,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 87,623 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 87,623 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 84,477 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 84,477 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 82,756 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 82,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 80,100 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 80,097 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 74,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 74,591 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2009

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2009

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2008 42,610 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 42,610 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2007 38,160 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 38,112 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 30,359 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 30,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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.

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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DGY 941H is a 1970 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 DGY 941H, 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 DGY 941H registered?

DGY 941H is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 May 1970.

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