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LUY 494K

1971 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,940 mi
Last recorded99,940 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUY 494K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,940 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 99,993 miles

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

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

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Oct 2011 98,305 miles

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

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

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jul 2010 97,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 96,435 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 96,375 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 90,783 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 89,478 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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LUY 494K is a 1971 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LUY 494K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LUY 494K registered?

LUY 494K is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is LUY 494K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUY 494K shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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