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NEM 747S

1977 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

21,305 mi
Last recorded21,305 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEM 747S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2020 21,305 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated front floor at jacking point (4.11 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength iner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner sill / floor area corroed

Nearside head light boll corroed

Offside Front inner / outer sill area corroed

Offside head lightboll corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 19,254 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 19,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 18,272 miles

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 18,272 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed under sill (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 18,236 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside front floor corroded

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 17,631 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 17,631 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 90,431 miles

Exhaust Mounts Starting to Split

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 89,832 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 89,832 miles

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

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

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 indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 89,745 miles

BRAKE PEDAL IS A BIT SPONGY & LOW ( STRONG ADVICE )

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 89,115 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 86,317 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 86,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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NEM 747S is a 1977 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 NEM 747S, 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 NEM 747S registered?

NEM 747S is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 October 1977.

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