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RSJ 399R

1977 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,575 mi
Last recorded4,575 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSJ 399R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 4,575 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 4,403 miles

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

Offside Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 5 Nov 2011 4,403 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 30 Apr 2010 4,298 miles

slight coolant leak from top hose

slight oil leak from steering rack

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jul 2008 3,288 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 35,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f/o/s/f/steering rack ends has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2005 35,586 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 35,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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RSJ 399R is a 1977 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RSJ 399R, 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 RSJ 399R registered?

RSJ 399R is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 May 1977.

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The MOT history for RSJ 399R shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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