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SMU 666S

1977 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,500 mi
Last recorded55,500 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMU 666S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 55,500 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Fronts (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake Pipes coated in Underseal

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp missing

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 54,264 miles

All Underside of Vehicle covered in underseal

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Fronts (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rears (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil Leak

Fail 20 May 2016 54,264 miles

All Underside of Vehicle covered in underseal

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Fronts (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rears (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil Leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 52,698 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Headlamp pattern deteriorated

Indicator tell light is working but very faint

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 52,697 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Headlamp pattern deteriorated

Indicator tell light is working but very faint

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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SMU 666S is a 1977 Ford Capri in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SMU 666S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SMU 666S registered?

SMU 666S is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 September 1977.

Is SMU 666S safe to buy?

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