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LPU 70J

1970 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,022 mi
Last recorded56,022 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1970 Ford Capri43,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPU 70J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 56,022 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 54,308 miles

inner track ropd ends have slight play

Fail 3 Sep 2008 54,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

inner track ropd ends have slight play

Pass 29 Aug 2007 54,466 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 54,466 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 54,335 miles

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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LPU 70J is a 1970 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 43,121 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 LPU 70J, 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 56 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 LPU 70J?

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What year was LPU 70J registered?

LPU 70J is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 November 1970.

Is LPU 70J safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPU 70J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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