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WNG 817H

1970 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,466 mi
Last recorded52,466 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1970 Ford Capri43,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNG 817H
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2024 52,466 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 52,463 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 52,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a piller (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 52,296 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced windscreen pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 52,293 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced windscreen pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 52,027 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 52,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 51,958 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 50,285 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 48,641 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 48,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 46,712 miles

rear section exhaust mounting rubbers broken but exhaust not insecure.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 45,562 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 45,562 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,187 miles

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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WNG 817H is a 1970 Ford Capri in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WNG 817H, 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 WNG 817H registered?

WNG 817H is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 March 1970.

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