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RMV 500R

1977 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,124 mi
Last recorded90,124 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMV 500R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 90,124 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 90,124 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Engine ideal too high (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both jets (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2013 90,116 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

both rear exhaust boxes rattling

both rear wheelarches corroded

osr inner rear bumper excessivley corroded, but not within a prescribed area

welding repairs repaired inside vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2009 88,224 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 88,224 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2006 85,883 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

floor and chassis has been weld repaired

Pass 14 Nov 2005 85,795 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded but still sound, advise waxoyl treatment.

Fail 14 Nov 2005 85,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Underside of vehicle corroded but still sound, advise waxoyl treatment.

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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RMV 500R is a 1977 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RMV 500R, 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 RMV 500R registered?

RMV 500R is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 January 1977.

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