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HOO 77H

1970 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

28,258 mi
Last recorded28,258 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Ford Capri43,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOO 77H
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 28,258 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 26,936 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 26,936 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 20,922 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 20,922 miles

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

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 20,918 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 20,918 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,615 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 19,615 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 18,353 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 18,353 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 17,408 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 17,373 miles

Centre Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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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HOO 77H is a 1970 Ford Capri in Gold with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1970 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 43,121 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 HOO 77H, 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 56 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HOO 77H registered?

HOO 77H is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 May 1970.

Is HOO 77H safe to buy?

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