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VDB 600K

1971 Ford Capri

Bronze Petrol 2992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,785 mi
Last recorded48,785 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDB 600K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,992cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 48,785 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 15 Aug 2017 48,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2016 48,700 miles

Rear slight bind in rear brakes

Pass 15 May 2014 48,584 miles

horn operation weak

screen wash operation weak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 48,487 miles

Slight imbalence in front service brake

slight binding in offside front brake

Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,565 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,471 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 45,199 miles

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

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

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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VDB 600K is a 1971 Ford Capri in Bronze with a 2,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VDB 600K, 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 VDB 600K registered?

VDB 600K is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is VDB 600K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDB 600K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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