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SDO 207J

1970 Ford Capri

Brown Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,045 mi
Last recorded72,045 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 Ford Capri43,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDO 207J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 72,045 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 71,798 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 71,739 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 71,327 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 70,528 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 69,864 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 69,314 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 68,762 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,609 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 68,609 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 67,982 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,689 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 65,665 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 64,571 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 63,494 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 61,130 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 59,381 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 57,340 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 57,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SDO 207J is a 1970 Ford Capri in Brown with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SDO 207J, 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

How do I check the history of SDO 207J?

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What year was SDO 207J registered?

SDO 207J is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 December 1970.

Is SDO 207J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDO 207J shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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