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SAN 169S

1977 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,892 mi
Last recorded49,892 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAN 169S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 49,892 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f brake hose ferul corroded and rear hose

rear chassis repair sections appear not to be seam welded but may have been spot welded as original, unable to fully assess.

Fail 19 Apr 2008 49,871 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

n/s/f brake hose ferul corroded and rear hose

Pass 27 Mar 2007 48,936 miles

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

front floor footwells corroded, noit within 30cm of any prescribed areas

Fail 20 Mar 2007 48,912 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

driver floor well holed and corroded not withgin 30cm of mounting areas

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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SAN 169S is a 1977 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SAN 169S, 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 SAN 169S registered?

SAN 169S is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 August 1977.

Is SAN 169S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAN 169S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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