MOT Status
ValidMileage
90,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
Underside of vehicle corroded but still sound, advise waxoyl treatment.
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of RMV 500R?
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What year was RMV 500R registered?
RMV 500R is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 January 1977.
Is RMV 500R safe to buy?
The MOT history for RMV 500R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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