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SMM 42S

1977 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,118 mi
Last recorded86,118 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMM 42S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 86,118 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 86,118 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2018 86,096 miles

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)

Fail 8 May 2018 86,095 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,509 miles

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)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 36,509 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,484 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 35,415 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,145 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 34,927 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 28,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 27,144 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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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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SMM 42S is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 August 1977.

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