MOT Status
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24,697 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer area (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
play in clutch pedal advise inspection
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
brake pedal long
play in clutch pedal to pedal box
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. ?
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. ?
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was XEL 899K registered?
XEL 899K is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 October 1971.
Is XEL 899K safe to buy?
The MOT history for XEL 899K shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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