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RTS 604S

1977 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,780 mi
Last recorded53,780 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTS 604S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 53,780 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 53,777 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,335 miles

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

battery not secure

Fail 1 Jun 2012 53,335 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

battery not secure

Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,033 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 53,031 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 51,001 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 47,861 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 46,268 miles

Front shockers weak

Fail 20 Jul 2007 46,268 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 45,898 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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RTS 604S is a 1977 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RTS 604S, 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 RTS 604S registered?

RTS 604S is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 September 1977.

Is RTS 604S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTS 604S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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