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ELJ 698L

1971 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,516 mi
Last recorded37,516 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2005
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELJ 698L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2005 37,516 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 37,516 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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ELJ 698L is a 1971 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ELJ 698L, 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 ELJ 698L?

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What year was ELJ 698L registered?

ELJ 698L is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is ELJ 698L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELJ 698L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ELJ 698L have outstanding finance?

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