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SOO 428R

1977 Ford Capri

Brown Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,408 mi
Last recorded61,408 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOO 428R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 61,408 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 57,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 55,039 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 May 2018 54,998 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 52,099 miles

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2015 48,176 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 48,176 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 48,150 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 48,146 miles

possible slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,138 miles

possible slight noise offside front wheelbearing

Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,823 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,786 miles

off side rear tyre cracking on inside

Pass 10 Apr 2007 47,723 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 47,596 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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SOO 428R is a 1977 Ford Capri in Brown with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SOO 428R, 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 SOO 428R registered?

SOO 428R is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 March 1977.

Is SOO 428R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOO 428R shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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