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GJN 650L

1972 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,474 mi
Last recorded40,474 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJN 650L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2019 40,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front floor pans corroded within 30cm of seat mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working switch missing (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 39,613 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Valve stem slightly damaged all four starting to crack (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 39,583 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2015 38,954 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,360 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

under body has been coated

Pass 30 Sep 2013 37,560 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,108 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front shock absorber top mount bearing

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 22 Aug 2012 37,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front shock absorber top mounting bearing

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,739 miles

surface corrosion to both outer sill panels

Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,446 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,985 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front a pillar becoming slightly corroded

signs of offside front tyre rubbing front wing

Pass 7 Dec 2006 30,895 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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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GJN 650L is a 1972 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 52,817 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 GJN 650L, 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 54 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJN 650L registered?

GJN 650L is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 November 1972.

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