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SGO 533L

1971 Ford Capri

Bronze Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,117 mi
Last recorded61,117 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGO 533L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 61,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Apr 2009 61,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Feb 2008 60,031 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 60,031 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 59,368 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 59,368 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 58,644 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 58,644 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SGO 533L is a 1971 Ford Capri in Bronze with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SGO 533L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SGO 533L registered?

SGO 533L is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is SGO 533L safe to buy?

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