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MEJ 737R

1977 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

451 mi
Last recorded451 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEJ 737R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 451 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 97,026 miles

No emissions detected

Pass 1 May 2024 94,019 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 91,204 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 89,483 miles

inner sills and under body rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,474 miles

o/s rear spring eye bush worn

Pass 24 Feb 2020 86,165 miles

slight weep on pas pipe

Pass 20 Feb 2019 79,914 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 79,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/R below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 75,557 miles

keep close check on front tyre depths

slight oil leak

steering knuckle rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2018 75,557 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

keep close check on front tyre depths

slight oil leak

steering knuckle rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2017 72,584 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 72,425 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 72,383 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 72,383 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MEJ 737R is a 1977 Ford Capri in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 MEJ 737R, 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

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What year was MEJ 737R registered?

MEJ 737R is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 March 1977.

Is MEJ 737R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEJ 737R shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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