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TDB 770J

1971 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,509 mi
Last recorded6,509 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDB 770J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 6,509 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 6,457 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 6,406 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 6,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 6,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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TDB 770J is a 1971 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TDB 770J, 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

How do I check the history of TDB 770J?

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What year was TDB 770J registered?

TDB 770J is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 February 1971.

Is TDB 770J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDB 770J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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