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GUY 267J

1971 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

6,613 mi
Last recorded6,613 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUY 267J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 6,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 6,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 6,291 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 6,130 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 6,043 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2019 6,043 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2018 5,970 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 5,970 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 5,919 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 5,919 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 5,797 miles

exhaust leaking gases

Pass 19 Dec 2014 5,690 miles

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

exhaust blowing

Fail 12 Nov 2014 5,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nsf wheel binding

rear brake pipe corroding

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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GUY 267J is a 1971 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GUY 267J, 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 GUY 267J registered?

GUY 267J is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 May 1971.

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