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RAN 540R

1977 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,643 mi
Last recorded4,643 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAN 540R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 4,643 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 4,643 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 1,006 miles

area of excessive corrosion offside front fllor pan in non prescribed area

areas of surface corrosion all underside of vehicle in prescribed & non prescribed areas

Fail 11 Jul 2006 977 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

area of excessive corrosion offside front floor pan in non prescribed area

areas of surface corrosion all underside of vehicle in prescribed & non prescribed areas

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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RAN 540R is a 1977 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RAN 540R, 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 RAN 540R?

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What year was RAN 540R registered?

RAN 540R is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 May 1977.

Is RAN 540R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAN 540R shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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