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RVC 880H

1970 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,196 mi
Last recorded43,196 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 1970 Ford Capri43,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVC 880H
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 43,196 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

all 4 tyre side walls cracking

main beam control switch worn

n/s/r lower body panel corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

slight exhaust blow

Pass 14 Dec 2019 43,173 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

all tyre walls/treads cracking

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

n/s/r lower body panel corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

all tyre walls cracking

slight blow from exhaust system

some play to steering rack

Fail 9 Aug 2016 43,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

all tyre walls cracking

slight blow from exhaust system

some play to steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2014 43,073 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2014 43,073 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,903 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ofside sill slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 42,774 miles

slight corrosion on o/s outer sill

Fail 8 Jun 2012 42,774 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion on o/s outer sill

Fail 23 May 2011 42,707 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs corroded

slight wear to steering rack

washers weak

Pass 23 May 2011 42,707 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs corroded

slight wear to steering rack

washers weak

Pass 1 May 2010 42,695 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 42,561 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 42,551 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch cable fouls steering coloum

rear anti tramp bars missing

some play in steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2006 42,511 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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RVC 880H is a 1970 Ford Capri in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RVC 880H, 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 RVC 880H registered?

RVC 880H is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 April 1970.

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