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RSO 320R

1977 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

8,266 mi
Last recorded8,266 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSO 320R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 8,266 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 8,257 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 8,191 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing slightly rough

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 8,151 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has play detected by side to side movement at the road wheel

Pass 5 Jun 2019 8,135 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 8,134 miles

slight noise from off near side rear hubs when wheel spun spun

Pass 18 May 2016 8,133 miles

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

moving in top mounting slightly

Fail 12 May 2016 8,131 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (1.4.A.2c)

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

moving in top mounting slightly

Pass 13 May 2015 8,120 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 8,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 8,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f track control arm has slight play in universal joint

Pass 23 Jun 2008 7,970 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 7,970 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 7,860 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear prop shaft joint worn ; no fog lamp working [ not required before 1980 ]

Pass 30 Mar 2007 7,860 miles

rear prop shaft joint worn ; no fog lamp working [ not required before 1980 ]

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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RSO 320R is a 1977 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RSO 320R, 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

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What year was RSO 320R registered?

RSO 320R is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 March 1977.

Is RSO 320R safe to buy?

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