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XEL 899K

1971 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

24,697 mi
Last recorded24,697 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEL 899K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 24,697 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 24,500 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake leaver has limited reserve travel

Pass 5 Jun 2024 24,116 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 23,803 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 23,795 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 23,502 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 23,040 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 22,862 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 22,456 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 22,355 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 22,330 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in clutch pedal advise inspection

Pass 27 May 2016 22,255 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

foot brake has a long pedal

Pass 14 May 2015 22,231 miles

brake pedal long

play in clutch pedal to pedal box

Pass 3 Jun 2014 22,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch pedal insecure

metal brake pipe union on nearside front brake caliper appears cross threaded but no signs of leakage. ?

Fail 22 May 2014 22,173 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch pedal insecure

metal brake pipe union on nearside front brake caliper appears cross threaded but no signs of leakage. ?

Pass 23 May 2013 22,098 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 22,088 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 22,079 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 22,059 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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XEL 899K is a 1971 Ford Capri in Orange with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 899K, 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 899K registered?

XEL 899K is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 October 1971.

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