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EYC 908J

1971 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,705 mi
Last recorded14,705 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYC 908J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 14,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion in rear floor & chassis

Fail 1 Aug 2019 14,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion in rear floor & chassis

Pass 8 Dec 2017 13,676 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 12,498 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 12,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 10,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 9,118 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

n/s front wheel slight binding

rear chassis corroded

Fail 8 May 2014 9,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

n/s front wheel slight binding

rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 8,609 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 8,117 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 8,117 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 61,094 miles

offside & nearside door shuts corroided

offside front (drivers) floor corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 4,302 miles

advise n/s/f floor pan corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2009 3,328 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 3,328 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise offside front pillow corroded

offside front steering rack has slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2007 566 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 4,762 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

chassis rusty

nearside sills rusty

offside sills rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2006 97,668 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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EYC 908J is a 1971 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EYC 908J, 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 EYC 908J registered?

EYC 908J is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 June 1971.

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