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OJB 261R

1976 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,858 mi
Last recorded30,858 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Capri50,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJB 261R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 30,858 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 29,139 miles

Offside Front NAIL IN TREAD

Fail 16 May 2016 29,139 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front NAIL IN TREAD

Pass 16 Jun 2015 24,400 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 20,879 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 20,878 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 20,654 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,370 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,002 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 19,737 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 19,737 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 19,161 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 18,099 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 18,095 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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OJB 261R is a 1976 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1976 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 50,720 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 OJB 261R, 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 50 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 OJB 261R registered?

OJB 261R is a 1976 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 December 1976.

Is OJB 261R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJB 261R shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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