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MEJ 541K

1971 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,993 mi
Last recorded13,993 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEJ 541K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 13,993 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 13,547 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn upper bush (2.1.2c)

Rear both rear shocker outer casing corroded

Rear both rear shocker outer casing corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various points of floor pan rear chassis legs / corrosion on and around repair patches on floor /front and rear jacking points /inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

play in steering rack ends

rear axel void bushes worn / rear spring hangers shackel bushes and pins worn

Pass 28 Sep 2016 12,985 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 12,985 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 12,740 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 12,740 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 10,487 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2010 10,487 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2006 10,477 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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MEJ 541K is a 1971 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MEJ 541K, 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 MEJ 541K registered?

MEJ 541K is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is MEJ 541K safe to buy?

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