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WOW 774J

1971 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,210 mi
Last recorded8,210 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOW 774J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 8,210 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 8,207 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WOW 774J is a 1971 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 WOW 774J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WOW 774J registered?

WOW 774J is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is WOW 774J safe to buy?

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