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XOE 568J

1971 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

10,392 mi
Last recorded10,392 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOE 568J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 10,392 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 8,912 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2022 6,418 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on inner arches / chassis legs

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 11 May 2021 4,071 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2020 1,627 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 99,302 miles

Nearside Front upper bulk head corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 99,294 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides emiting white light (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe insecure fouling steering shaft to rack (7.2.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front upper bulk head corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 95,988 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 93,336 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 89,225 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 85,470 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 85,446 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 85,446 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,764 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine fuel hoses deteriorated

slight play in o/s rack tie rod

Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,697 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,668 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,614 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,571 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 19,531 miles

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

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

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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XOE 568J is a 1971 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,600cc 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 XOE 568J, 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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XOE 568J is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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