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SFL 808S

1977 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,903 mi
Last recorded74,903 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFL 808S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 74,903 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 73,669 miles

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

Nearside Fuel tank insecure tank strap snapped (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion tail gate (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,903 miles

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,760 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 72,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,584 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 72,114 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 71,761 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 71,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 71,756 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 71,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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SFL 808S is a 1977 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SFL 808S, 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 SFL 808S registered?

SFL 808S is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 October 1977.

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