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DOR 158

1977 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

19,244 mi
Last recorded19,244 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOR 158
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 19,244 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 19,173 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTERSILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 17,999 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 17,963 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure AXEL CORRODED (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure INEER BUSH/ BOLT LOOSE (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 16,294 miles

Nearside Rear CHASSIS CORRODED

Pass 20 Aug 2015 13,880 miles

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive VALLENCE BOTH SIDE HOLED BUT NOT EFFECTING SAFTY OFF VEHICLE (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 11,998 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 11,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 9,452 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 9,375 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 7,075 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 6,952 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 4,607 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 2,402 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 99,526 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 99,479 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 96,464 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 92,799 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 92,793 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 89,057 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 88,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 84,840 miles

ofside front floor holed/coroded.

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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DOR 158 is a 1977 Ford Capri in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DOR 158, 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.

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What year was DOR 158 registered?

DOR 158 is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 March 1977.

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