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ADM 163S

1977 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,133 mi
Last recorded50,133 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADM 163S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,133 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,549 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from diff

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,755 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 45,490 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on nearside front sill

offside and nearside front seat back mountings worn

Fail 7 Aug 2009 45,490 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on nearside front sill

offside and nearside front seat back mountings worn

Pass 13 May 2008 45,234 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 45,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 45,205 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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ADM 163S is a 1977 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1977 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 48,504 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 ADM 163S, 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 49 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 ADM 163S?

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What year was ADM 163S registered?

ADM 163S is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 September 1977.

Is ADM 163S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADM 163S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ADM 163S have outstanding finance?

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