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RRR 383R

1977 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,761 mi
Last recorded48,761 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRR 383R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 48,761 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 48,735 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 48,619 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,473 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 48,473 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/f from flexy pipe metal pipe not very good

seatbelt stalks wrong way round

Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 48,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 47,598 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 47,089 miles

both track control arm dust covers.....

Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,314 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,561 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 43,554 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front antiroll bar bushes sterting to split

iol leake from engine onto steering rack

o/s/f chassis outriger damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

slight exhaust blow from manifold

Pass 5 Jan 2008 40,211 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

bad oil leak from engine area

oil leak from rear axle casing

Fail 3 Jan 2008 40,175 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

bad oil leak from engine area

oil leak from rear axle casing

Pass 16 Jan 2007 33,829 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 33,829 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 33,213 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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RRR 383R is a 1977 Ford Capri in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RRR 383R, 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 RRR 383R registered?

RRR 383R is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 January 1977.

Is RRR 383R safe to buy?

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