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VHE 5H

1970 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,163 mi
Last recorded66,163 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1970 Ford Capri43,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHE 5H
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,163 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 65,729 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,903 miles

rear exhaust rubbers perishing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 May 2010 64,868 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2010 64,868 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 64,760 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 64,646 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 64,646 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 61,859 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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VHE 5H is a 1970 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VHE 5H, 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

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What year was VHE 5H registered?

VHE 5H is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 May 1970.

Is VHE 5H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHE 5H shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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