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OMM 598R

1977 Ford Capri

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

56,016 mi
Last recorded56,016 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMM 598R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 56,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 56,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 55,667 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 55,535 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 55,535 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 55,345 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear drum slightly damp

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 25 Jul 2018 53,308 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 53,308 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) steering rack mount insecure (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 52,457 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 52,283 miles

Offside Front brake hose cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2016 52,283 miles

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

Offside Front brake hose cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2015 52,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 52,117 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,613 miles

Drivers seat belt stalk assembly modified from standard.

Slight corrosion to offside top strut mounting reinforcement.

Fail 13 Jun 2014 50,598 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Drivers seat belt stalk assembly modified from standard.

Slight corrosion to offside top strut mounting reinforcement.

Unable to check offside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding.

Excessive imbalance on front and rear service brakes. Brakes require immediate attention.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 49,288 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2012 48,802 miles

FRONT BRAKE PAD ANTI-RATTEL SPRING FITTED INCORRECTLY.

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

O/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,802 miles

FRONT BRAKE PAD ANTI-RATTEL SPRING FITTED INCORRECTLY.

O/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING

Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,296 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 47,287 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,837 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 46,837 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,837 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 44,901 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,911 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 43,733 miles

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 598R is a 1977 Ford Capri in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 598R, 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 598R registered?

OMM 598R is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 January 1977.

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