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XYU 236H

1970 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,615 mi
Last recorded7,615 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Capri43,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYU 236H
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 7,615 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 6,911 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 6,911 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 66,730 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipes rust protected

Fail 9 Oct 2012 66,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipes rust protected

Pass 25 Aug 2011 666,754 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 66,629 miles

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

exhaust rubber missing

Pass 3 Jul 2007 65,978 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 62,911 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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XYU 236H is a 1970 Ford Capri in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1970 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 43,121 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 XYU 236H, 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 56 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 XYU 236H registered?

XYU 236H is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 January 1970.

Is XYU 236H safe to buy?

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