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RRO 536J

1970 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,936 mi
Last recorded71,936 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1970 Ford Capri43,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRO 536J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 71,936 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s rack boot glued together

slight imbalane in rear brakes

slight play in front steering / suspension

temp repair battery

Fail 21 May 2014 71,935 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight imbalane in rear brakes

slight play in front steering / suspension

Pass 18 Feb 2013 70,826 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 70,826 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 70,792 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front outer sills require attention

o/s rear wheel siezed on

Pass 7 Jun 2010 70,366 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 70,163 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 68,032 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 65,653 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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RRO 536J is a 1970 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RRO 536J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RRO 536J registered?

RRO 536J is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 August 1970.

Is RRO 536J safe to buy?

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