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OHE 499R

1977 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,923 mi
Last recorded85,923 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHE 499R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 85,923 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 85,921 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 85,770 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear leaf springs weak

oil leak gearbox

Fail 17 May 2012 85,770 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear leaf springs weak

oil leak gearbox

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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OHE 499R is a 1977 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OHE 499R, 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 OHE 499R?

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What year was OHE 499R registered?

OHE 499R is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is OHE 499R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHE 499R shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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