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KJL 124P

1975 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,266 mi
Last recorded57,266 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2018
Typical for 1975 Ford Capri55,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJL 124P
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2018 57,266 miles

petrol cap seal perishing

rear tie bar bushes worn

rear tyres perishing

slight play in rack

various corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2017 57,113 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 57,109 miles

Front Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 57,056 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion various body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 56,807 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rad cap in poor condition

vereas bushes in poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2016 56,807 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

vereas bushes in poor condition

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rad cap in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,530 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

ruber bushes in poor condition

Fail 16 Feb 2015 56,530 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

ruber bushes in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2014 55,842 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side front door shut rusty

offside front sill rusty and hold

Fail 11 Feb 2014 55,842 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side front door shut rusty

offside front sill rusty and hold

Pass 29 Jan 2013 55,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

centre silencer corroded .corrosion forming on underside of vehicle- not holed through.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,051 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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KJL 124P is a 1975 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1975 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 55,668 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 KJL 124P, 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 51 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KJL 124P registered?

KJL 124P is a 1975 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 October 1975.

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