MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,722 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Corrosion to lower edges of front wings
Front Discs are slightly pitted through lack of use
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt is deteriorating
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
corrosion showing to lower edges of front wings
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
gearbox oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VTU 898M is a 1971 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 VTU 898M, 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 VTU 898M registered?
VTU 898M is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is VTU 898M safe to buy?
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