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RMJ 547J

1971 Ford Capri

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,025 mi
Last recorded87,025 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMJ 547J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,025 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 86,753 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 86,749 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid aim too high (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 85,798 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 85,798 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven offside slow (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 85,110 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 82,281 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 82,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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RMJ 547J is a 1971 Ford Capri in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RMJ 547J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RMJ 547J registered?

RMJ 547J is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 March 1971.

Is RMJ 547J safe to buy?

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