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SET 737J

1971 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

1,147 mi
Last recorded1,147 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSET 737J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 1,147 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 1,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 98,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear diff leaking oil

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 98,048 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear diff leaking oil

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 97,237 miles

Inner surfaces of rear brake discs in poor condition

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear differential oil pan corroded - leaking oil

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 97,237 miles

Inner surfaces of rear brake discs in poor condition

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear differential oil pan corroded - leaking oil

Pass 24 Jul 2007 96,304 miles

Gearbox leaking oil from rear seal or splines

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Nearside outer sill corroded at rear

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 95,249 miles

Nearside front flexible brake hose fouling on caliper brake pipe on full lock † †

Nearside front wheel bearing slightley noisey when rotated †

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre low on pressure (re-inflated)

Steering column flexible rubber joint in poor condition (perished)

battery insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2006 95,249 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front flexible brake hose fouling on caliper brake pipe on full lock † †

Nearside front wheel bearing slightley noisey when rotated †

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre low on pressure (re-inflated)

Steering column flexible rubber joint in poor condition (perished)

battery insecure

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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SET 737J is a 1971 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SET 737J, 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 SET 737J registered?

SET 737J is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is SET 737J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SET 737J shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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