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RFJ 780R

1976 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,859 mi
Last recorded64,859 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1976 Ford Capri50,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFJ 780R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,859 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 64,792 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,728 miles

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

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2006 61,411 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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RFJ 780R is a 1976 Ford Capri in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RFJ 780R, 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 RFJ 780R?

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What year was RFJ 780R registered?

RFJ 780R is a 1976 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 September 1976.

Is RFJ 780R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFJ 780R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RFJ 780R have outstanding finance?

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