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WVC 461J

1971 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,103 mi
Last recorded89,103 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2009
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVC 461J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2009 89,103 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 88,991 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 88,982 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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WVC 461J is a 1971 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WVC 461J, 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 WVC 461J registered?

WVC 461J is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is WVC 461J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVC 461J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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