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A777 HRW

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

35,671 mi
Last recorded35,671 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA777 HRW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 35,671 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 35,669 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 35,593 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 35,476 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 35,013 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 33,576 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 33,482 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 33,466 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 33,466 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 33,360 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 33,220 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,976 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 32,582 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 32,007 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 32,007 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 31,780 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 23 Mar 2013 31,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 30,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight binding of o/s front brake

Fail 31 Mar 2012 30,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight binding of o/s front brake

Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,920 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,973 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 25,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rust on o/s/f door and o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 2 Dec 2005 20,946 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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A777 HRW is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1983 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,621 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 A777 HRW, 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 43 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A777 HRW registered?

A777 HRW is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A777 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A777 HRW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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