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OPU 595K

1971 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,047 mi
Last recorded70,047 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPU 595K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 70,047 miles

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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)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 67,863 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 86,979 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 86,790 miles

steering rack bushes slightly worn

Fail 14 Aug 2014 86,726 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 80,518 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 80,508 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 78,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 24 Jul 2012 78,256 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 78,225 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 77,800 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 77,800 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 76,197 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 74,661 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 74,658 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 74,375 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 74,364 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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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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