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OAJ 228P

1975 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,329 mi
Last recorded38,329 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1975 Ford Capri55,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAJ 228P
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 38,329 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre starting to crack on outer wall

slight leak on steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2013 38,325 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre starting to crack on outer wall

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 38,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 37,987 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front and rear valance corroded

front o/s and n/s floor corroded

slight binding n/s/f brake

Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,987 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front and rear valance corroded

front o/s and n/s floor corroded

slight binding n/s/f brake

Fail 12 Jul 2008 37,987 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front and rear valance corroded

front o/s and n/s floor corroded

slight binding n/s/f brake

Pass 5 Jun 2006 37,912 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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OAJ 228P is a 1975 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OAJ 228P, 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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OAJ 228P is a 1975 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 September 1975.

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