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SNH 161R

1977 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,062 mi
Last recorded60,062 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNH 161R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 60,062 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 59,851 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 59,503 miles

rear fog light and tell tale inoperative

Fail 14 Jun 2023 59,491 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear fog light and tell tale inoperative

Pass 8 Jun 2022 59,135 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 59,101 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 59,005 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 58,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,414 miles

engine oil and gearbox oil leak

nsf strut bearing slightly seized

Pass 25 Mar 2017 58,023 miles

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2016 57,123 miles

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing.

slight play in prop shaft universal joint.

Pass 18 Apr 2015 56,244 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,640 miles

Different size tyres fitted between axles

Filler materiel in inner sills and os outer sill (firm to finger pressure)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,426 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 54,747 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 54,747 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 49,872 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 49,872 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 43,265 miles

o/s and n/s rear sills slightly corroded

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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SNH 161R is a 1977 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SNH 161R, 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 SNH 161R registered?

SNH 161R is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 January 1977.

Is SNH 161R safe to buy?

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