MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,118 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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SMM 42S is a 1977 Ford Capri in Gold with a 2,994cc 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 SMM 42S, 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 SMM 42S registered?
SMM 42S is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 August 1977.
Is SMM 42S safe to buy?
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