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OVB 937S

1977 Ford Capri

Beige Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,928 mi
Last recorded60,928 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVB 937S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 60,928 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres are perished in the treads

Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,540 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 57,531 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 57,495 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Advise front brake disc,s are slightly pitted

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 57,309 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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OVB 937S is a 1977 Ford Capri in Beige with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OVB 937S, 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 OVB 937S?

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What year was OVB 937S registered?

OVB 937S is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is OVB 937S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVB 937S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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