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WCV 320J

1970 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,249 mi
Last recorded79,249 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Capri43,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCV 320J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 79,249 miles

under body has been covered in a product unable to fully inspect.

Pass 25 Jun 2016 78,999 miles

both front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2015 78,775 miles

nsf wheel bearing has slight play

oil residue on engine and gearbox

slight play in steering

underside heavily undersealed

various corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2015 78,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsf wheel bearing has slight play

oil residue on engine and gearbox

slight play in steering

underside heavily undersealed

various corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2014 78,453 miles

oil residue on engine, gearbox and diff

slight play in steering

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Jun 2014 78,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil residue on engine, gearbox and diff

slight play in steering

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Jun 2013 78,269 miles

corrotion all under vehicle

rear diff oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2013 78,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrotion all under vehicle

rear diff oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2012 78,176 miles

all springs badly corroded

engine oil leaks

play in steering

very badly corroded sills and under body

Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,711 miles

NSF coil spring corroded & tip of base coil slightly mis-aligned

NSF jacking point outrigger missing

base of NSF wing not secured to vehicle

borderline play in steering rack knuckles

both rear shock absorbers damp

both sides A posts covered in body filler

heavy rear brake imbalance

numerous previous welding repairs carried out to various sections of vehicle

rear brake hose perished & cracking

vehicle underbody very heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Jun 2011 77,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

NSF coil spring corroded & tip of base coil slightly mis-aligned

NSF jacking point outrigger missing

base of NSF wing not secured to vehicle

borderline play in steering rack knuckles

both rear shock absorbers damp

both sides A posts covered in body filler

heavy rear brake imbalance

numerous previous welding repairs carried out to various sections of vehicle

rear brake hose perished & cracking

vehicle underbody very heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Jun 2010 77,471 miles

car chassi corroded

diff oil leaks

exhaust corroded

gearbox and engine oil leaks

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jun 2009 76,978 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed, rear leaf spring bushes worn, play in both front wheel bearings, wear in steering and suspension bushes, oil leaks.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 76,160 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 76,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

previous welding repairs carried out to vehicle. underbody heavily covered in underseal. brake pipes corroded. o/s/r tyre cracking in tread. heavy cracking and perishing to various suspension bushes.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 76,008 miles

cracking and perishing to varius steering and suspension bushes

slight play in off side front bottom ball joint

under body heavily underseald

Pass 12 Jul 2006 75,408 miles

ref previous advisory 263661496188

Fail 10 Jul 2006 75,408 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leaks. †underbody corroded and covered in underseal.

suspension bushes cracked and perished. †brake flexy hoses perished. †play in steering rack. †brake pipes corroded.

Fail 4 Jul 2006 75,404 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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WCV 320J is a 1970 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WCV 320J, 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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WCV 320J is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 September 1970.

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