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YWO 587J

1971 Ford Capri

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,824 mi
Last recorded30,824 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWO 587J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 30,824 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 30,824 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 30,824 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 30,824 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 30,824 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 30,824 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,815 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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YWO 587J is a 1971 Ford Capri in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YWO 587J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YWO 587J?

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What year was YWO 587J registered?

YWO 587J is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 May 1971.

Is YWO 587J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWO 587J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YWO 587J have outstanding finance?

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