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SWT 626R

1977 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,498 mi
Last recorded55,498 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWT 626R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 55,498 miles

battery cable (earth) insecure

gearboxx oil feed pipe close to exhaust and power steering pipe

heavy surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear springs and o/s and n/s rear springs - rear surround clips bent out of shape

n/s/f seat belt button stiff in operation

no rear seat belts fitted

o/s and n/s front disc splash guards corroded

rear tailgate dampers weak

slight bind on o/s/f brake

slight oil leak on diff housing

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion on - bulkhead brake pipe and front to rear brake pipe (rear section)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 55,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery cable (earth) insecure

gearboxx oil feed pipe close to exhaust and power steering pipe

heavy surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear springs and o/s and n/s rear springs - rear surround clips bent out of shape

n/s/f seat belt button stiff in operation

no rear seat belts fitted

o/s and n/s front disc splash guards corroded

rear tailgate dampers weak

slight bind on o/s/f brake

slight oil leak on diff housing

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion on - bulkhead brake pipe and front to rear brake pipe (rear section)

unable to check n/s/r wheel bearing due to brake bind

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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SWT 626R is a 1977 Ford Capri in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SWT 626R, 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 SWT 626R registered?

SWT 626R is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 January 1977.

Is SWT 626R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWT 626R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SWT 626R have outstanding finance?

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