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RAR 801H

1970 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,252 mi
Last recorded15,252 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1970 Ford Capri43,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAR 801H
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2011 15,252 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 14,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake close to max travel

wiper blades split at ends

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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RAR 801H is a 1970 Ford Capri in Gold with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 RAR 801H, 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 RAR 801H registered?

RAR 801H is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 June 1970.

Is RAR 801H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAR 801H shows 2 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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