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YBW 436J

1970 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,047 mi
Last recorded4,047 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1970 Ford Capri43,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBW 436J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 4,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front + rear floors rusty.

Fail 18 Jul 2014 4,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

front + rear floors rusty.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 2,412 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 237 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 98,786 miles

offside front outer sill

Fail 2 Jun 2011 98,786 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

offside front outer sill

Pass 28 May 2010 97,555 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 97,555 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 94,733 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 94,733 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 90,136 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 87,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 86,526 miles

n/s rear brake drum shows oval

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 26 May 2006 86,526 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear brake drum shows oval

slight play in n/s steering rack

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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YBW 436J is a 1970 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YBW 436J, 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.

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YBW 436J is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 October 1970.

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