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EYE 592J

1971 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,368 mi
Last recorded21,368 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYE 592J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 21,368 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 21,265 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 21,185 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 21,182 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 21,099 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 21,026 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks between the treads

Slight play in the steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2016 20,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes inside the engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 20,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes inside the engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not spraying on the screen (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 20,803 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes in the engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 20,655 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 20,652 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 20,640 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,495 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,331 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 20,142 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 20,038 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 19,833 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 19,567 miles

offside steering rod has slight play in inner ball joint

Fail 26 Jan 2007 19,561 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

offside steering rod has slight play in inner ball joint

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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EYE 592J is a 1971 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EYE 592J, 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 EYE 592J?

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What year was EYE 592J registered?

EYE 592J is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 March 1971.

Is EYE 592J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYE 592J shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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