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RFB 260S

1977 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

11,734 mi
Last recorded11,734 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFB 260S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 11,734 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 11,629 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 11,402 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 10,925 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 10,842 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 10,700 miles

Nearside windscreen washer jet poor

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 May 2018 10,187 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 9,852 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 8,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2015 7,566 miles

Exhaust mounts in poor condition

o/s centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Apr 2014 6,948 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 6,665 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 6,665 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 6,602 miles

corrosion to off side and near side front floor areas

Pass 28 Apr 2011 6,335 miles

Oil leak

general under body surface corrosion

n/s/f fllor pan corroded and hold

o/s/f inner wing corroded and hold

o/s/f lower a piller to floor pan corroded and hold

Fail 26 Apr 2011 6,335 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

general under body surface corrosion

n/s/f fllor pan corroded and hold

o/s/f inner wing corroded and hold

o/s/f lower a piller to floor pan corroded and hold

Pass 14 Apr 2010 6,042 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 5,526 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 5,333 miles

bulkhead corroded

front crossmember corroeded

nearside floor panel corroded and holed

offside backing sill corroded and holed

offside front brake ferrule corroded

offside front floor panel corroded and holed

offside rear seat belt missing

Pass 4 May 2007 4,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

offside and nearside floor pans holed outside of prescribed area

vehicle recorded seriously damaged at DVLA

Pass 28 Apr 2006 3,957 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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RFB 260S is a 1977 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RFB 260S, 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

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What year was RFB 260S registered?

RFB 260S is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 September 1977.

Is RFB 260S safe to buy?

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