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XEL 650K

1971 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,274 mi
Last recorded32,274 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEL 650K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 May 2010 32,274 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 32,274 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 May 2009 23,484 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 18,313 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 18,312 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 May 2007 14,642 miles

slight plat in steering rack and columb bottom bush radial play in steering wheel (but less than 13mm) air cleaner missing at time of test

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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XEL 650K is a 1971 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 XEL 650K, 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 XEL 650K registered?

XEL 650K is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 September 1971.

Is XEL 650K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEL 650K shows 6 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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