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MCY 155J

1971 Ford Capri

White Petrol 3006cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,433 mi
Last recorded69,433 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 155J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,006cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 69,433 miles

Slight brake bind on nearside front

Pass 20 Jul 2010 69,344 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 69,148 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 69,148 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

MOST OF THE EXHAUST RUBBERS HAVE DETERIORATED NEED CHANGING

Pass 20 Jun 2006 68,865 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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MCY 155J is a 1971 Ford Capri in White with a 3,006cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MCY 155J, 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 MCY 155J registered?

MCY 155J is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 February 1971.

Is MCY 155J safe to buy?

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