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PHH 470R

1977 Ford Capri

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,007 mi
Last recorded49,007 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHH 470R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 49,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 49,007 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion starting nearside and offside sill edges

Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 47,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion starting on underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2008 46,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,647 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear in steering rack at both sides

Pass 21 Feb 2006 44,606 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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PHH 470R is a 1977 Ford Capri in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PHH 470R, 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 PHH 470R registered?

PHH 470R is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is PHH 470R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHH 470R shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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