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OJE 986J

1970 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,486 mi
Last recorded86,486 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 Ford Capri43,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJE 986J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 86,486 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both inner rack joints ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 86,227 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 85,704 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 85,056 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 84,485 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 83,952 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 83,488 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 82,855 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 82,156 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 81,363 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 80,356 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 80,335 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 80,292 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 80,190 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 79,760 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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OJE 986J is a 1970 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OJE 986J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OJE 986J?

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What year was OJE 986J registered?

OJE 986J is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is OJE 986J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJE 986J shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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