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VRL 198H

1970 Ford Capri

Purple Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,967 mi
Last recorded22,967 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1970 Ford Capri43,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 198H
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1970
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 22,967 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 22,461 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 22,458 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 22,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear exhaust silencer rubber broken but still supported

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 May 2014 22,320 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 22,320 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,921 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 21,921 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,935 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 21,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VRL 198H is a 1970 Ford Capri in Purple with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VRL 198H, 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.

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What year was VRL 198H registered?

VRL 198H is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 July 1970.

Is VRL 198H safe to buy?

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