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HLY 303K

1971 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,112 mi
Last recorded82,112 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLY 303K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 82,112 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 81,215 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 81,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 79,125 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 79,805 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 79,303 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 79,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 79,263 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 78,245 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 78,213 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

floor holed near drivers osf seat mount not insucure also holed beside wiper pump not within prescribed areas

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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HLY 303K is a 1971 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HLY 303K, 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 HLY 303K registered?

HLY 303K is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 August 1971.

Is HLY 303K safe to buy?

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