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JPD 277K

1971 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,164 mi
Last recorded78,164 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPD 277K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 78,164 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 74,011 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 74,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,979 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 71,657 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,657 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 71,052 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 71,001 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 71,001 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 70,974 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 70,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 70,963 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 70,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

spare wheel carrier 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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JPD 277K is a 1971 Ford Capri in Blue 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 JPD 277K, 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 JPD 277K registered?

JPD 277K is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 December 1971.

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