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OMJ 52H

1970 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,325 mi
Last recorded70,325 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Capri43,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMJ 52H
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,325 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 69,551 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 68,654 miles

Front none standard seat belts fitted to both front seats

Front shortened coil springs fitted to front without insulators, loose when vehicle suspended

Fail 18 Aug 2015 68,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure washers missing from securing bolts, underbody (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure washers missing from securing bolts, underbody (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) forward eye incomplete/broken (2.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front none standard seat belts fitted to both front seats

Front shortened coil springs fitted to front without insulators, loose when vehicle suspended

Pass 24 May 2014 70,776 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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OMJ 52H is a 1970 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 OMJ 52H, 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 OMJ 52H registered?

OMJ 52H is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 June 1970.

Is OMJ 52H safe to buy?

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