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TLF 21R

1977 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

13,437 mi
Last recorded13,437 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLF 21R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 13,437 miles

Front cross member corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front door pillar corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 13,427 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door pillar (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front door pillar corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 13,269 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing edges.

Offside Rear tyre wearing edges.

Fail 26 Aug 2016 13,259 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing edges.

Offside Rear tyre wearing edges.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 12,954 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 11,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 8,861 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 8,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 7,017 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 4,287 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 343 miles

Oil leak

coolant leak from engine possible core plug

some metal brake pipes light corrosion

speedo cable in poor condition

Fail 6 Jul 2010 342 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

coolant leak from engine possible core plug

some metal brake pipes light corrosion

speedo cable in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2009 97,721 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine coolant hose in poor condition

offside front floor to sill area corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 9 Jun 2009 97,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

engine coolant hose in poor condition

offside front floor to sill area corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 16 Apr 2009 97,720 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

engine coolant hose in poor condition

front to rear brake pipe light corrosion

offside front floor to sill area corroded but not within a prescribed area

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 15 Mar 2008 97,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 97,637 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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TLF 21R is a 1977 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TLF 21R, 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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TLF 21R is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 April 1977.

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