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MJY 555J

1970 Ford Capri

Purple Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,585 mi
Last recorded5,585 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Ford Capri43,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJY 555J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1970
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2018 5,585 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 4,983 miles

All front ball joint dust covers perished

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 4,014 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 2,699 miles

Oil leak

o/s exhaust clamp missing

Pass 12 Mar 2014 1,456 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 99,887 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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MJY 555J is a 1970 Ford Capri in Purple with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 MJY 555J, 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.

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What year was MJY 555J registered?

MJY 555J is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is MJY 555J safe to buy?

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