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SJT 509R

1977 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,564 mi
Last recorded57,564 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJT 509R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 57,564 miles

front valence starting to corrod

Pass 29 Aug 2018 55,701 miles

front valance starting to corrode

Pass 22 May 2017 54,686 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Rear of the arch, underneath. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 53,663 miles

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

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

exhaust slight leak centre section

Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,573 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,252 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

indicator tell tale lamp dim but are audible

light cracking to outer sidewalls of both rear tyres

nearside headlamp beam image poor

Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,022 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 44,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 43,835 miles

Rear exhaust box mounting deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2010 43,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear exhaust box mounting deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2007 40,886 miles

Brake pipes painted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust rubber perished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 36,623 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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SJT 509R is a 1977 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SJT 509R, 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 SJT 509R registered?

SJT 509R is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 May 1977.

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