MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,047 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front tyre close to limit on edges, has small cuts on it and has a nail in it
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre close to limit on edges and has a nail in it
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
steering rack bushes slightly worn
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
steering rack bushes slightly worn
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
steering rack bushes slightly worn
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
both wipers smear slightly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre wearing on edges
Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R tyre wearing on edges
Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
assorted prior repairs/patches etc of variable vintages and qualities,unable to properly assess due to sealant/filler etc
assorted track/race mods to suspension/seats etc,front springs wrong length/insecure with suspension hanging/poor location
front tyres perished,o/s/r worn edge
o/s rack play
prop centre coupling noise/play
wipers poor
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all welding covered in underseal
no rear seats fitted
nsr and osr chassis rail corroding marked yellow
nsr axle mounting area corroding marked yellow
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all welding covered in underseal
no rear seats fitted
nsr and osr chassis rail corroding marked yellow
nsr axle mounting area corroding marked yellow
all repairs covered in undersill
brake res cap missing
front and reaqr flexe brake pipes perishing
front valance corroding
rear boot floor corrodinhg
slight blue smoke
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
nsr and osr tyres have cuts in side wall not down to cords yet
nsr inner indicator not working
osr inner sill and floor starting to corrod
play in osf steering rack
slight blue smoke
slight exhaust blow
Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise all tryes sidewalls starting to deterate
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OPU 595K is a 1971 Ford Capri in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 OPU 595K, 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 OPU 595K registered?
OPU 595K is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 November 1971.
Is OPU 595K safe to buy?
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