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ORF 557P

1976 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,145 mi
Last recorded78,145 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Capri50,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORF 557P
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 78,145 miles

under body and brake pipes heavily covered in waxoil

Pass 23 Dec 2015 78,066 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 78,066 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 77,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 77,957 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 77,891 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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ORF 557P is a 1976 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 50,720 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 ORF 557P, 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 50 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 ORF 557P?

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What year was ORF 557P registered?

ORF 557P is a 1976 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 July 1976.

Is ORF 557P safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORF 557P shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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