MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,822 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Clutch pedal loose
Flasher speed slow
High parking lever travel
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
general knocking from suspention
slight play in steering rack
general knocking from suspention
slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NJY 553J is a 1971 Ford Capri in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 NJY 553J, 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 NJY 553J registered?
NJY 553J is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 March 1971.
Is NJY 553J safe to buy?
The MOT history for NJY 553J shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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