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YAA 771J

1970 Ford Capri

Blue Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,851 mi
Last recorded93,851 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1970 Ford Capri43,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAA 771J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 93,851 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 93,840 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YAA 771J is a 1970 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YAA 771J, 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

How do I check the history of YAA 771J?

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What year was YAA 771J registered?

YAA 771J is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 November 1970.

Is YAA 771J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAA 771J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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