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RWL 384J

1971 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWL 384J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2021
Pass 15 May 2020

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2020

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019
Pass 21 Jul 2017

Front brake pads low.

Pass 22 Apr 2016

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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RWL 384J is a 1971 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RWL 384J, 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 RWL 384J registered?

RWL 384J is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 January 1971.

Is RWL 384J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWL 384J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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