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OMM 543R

1977 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,133 mi
Last recorded73,133 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMM 543R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 73,133 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 73,104 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,415 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 70,415 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,301 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 66,605 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 64,883 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 64,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 63,632 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 63,632 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 61,704 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,293 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight surface corrosion on all brake pipes

slight surface corrosion on the entire chassis & floor area

Fail 23 Mar 2010 59,291 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight surface corrosion on all brake pipes

slight surface corrosion on the entire chassis & floor area

Pass 12 Nov 2008 55,716 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 53,571 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 51,857 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 51,857 miles

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

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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OMM 543R is a 1977 Ford Capri in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OMM 543R, 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 OMM 543R registered?

OMM 543R is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 January 1977.

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