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RYN 501R

1977 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,176 mi
Last recorded78,176 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYN 501R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 78,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 76,699 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 76,685 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch seam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 75,636 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 75,273 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 74,053 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 74,040 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ANTIROLL BAR D BUSH (2.4.A.3)

front brake binding BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2016 73,403 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 71,672 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2014 69,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2014 69,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 67,379 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 65,017 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 65,009 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 64,617 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,355 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 62,716 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006

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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RYN 501R is a 1977 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RYN 501R, 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 RYN 501R registered?

RYN 501R is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 June 1977.

Is RYN 501R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYN 501R shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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