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DMU 995J

1971 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,830 mi
Last recorded41,830 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMU 995J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 41,830 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 41,270 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 40,938 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 40,299 miles

Oil leak

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

advise slight fluffing or freying on both front seatbelts

Fail 31 Jan 2013 40,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

advise slight fluffing or freying on both front seatbelts

Pass 13 Jan 2012 40,149 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition

Fail 13 Jan 2012 40,149 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2011 39,993 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,866 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,623 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 39,246 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 39,246 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2007 39,031 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2006 38,648 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 38,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

heavy cracking to o/s/f tyre inner wall

oil leak

rear axle leaking

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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DMU 995J is a 1971 Ford Capri in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DMU 995J, 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

How do I check the history of DMU 995J?

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What year was DMU 995J registered?

DMU 995J is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 July 1971.

Is DMU 995J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMU 995J shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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