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RRY 179M

1974 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,175 mi
Last recorded53,175 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRY 179M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 53,175 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 52,334 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 52,258 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 51,658 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 50,884 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 50,832 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 50,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 50,826 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 50,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 50,636 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Fail 10 Jul 2009 50,636 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Oct 2005 49,741 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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RRY 179M is a 1974 Ford Capri in Blue with a 3,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 51,658 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 RRY 179M, 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 52 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 RRY 179M registered?

RRY 179M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is RRY 179M safe to buy?

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