MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,458 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
all four road tyres perished
hand brake req adjusting
off side front brake flexy close to tyre
rear seat belts taken out
rear seats taken out
steering rack has play
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NJX 555J is a 1971 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 NJX 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 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 NJX 555J registered?
NJX 555J is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 May 1971.
Is NJX 555J safe to buy?
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