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TTX 85S

1977 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,123 mi
Last recorded5,123 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTX 85S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2013 5,123 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

both ffont lower suspension ball joints have no split pins fitted

door posts slightly corroded at upper hinges

nearside front floor, corrosion

nearside rear brake slightly weaker and offside rear brake slight binding, slight rear brake imbalance

slight coolant leak fromhose

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 16 Feb 2013 5,123 miles

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

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

battery insecure

both ffont lower suspension ball joints have no split pins fitted

door posts slightly corroded at upper hinges

nearside front floor, corrosion

nearside rear brake slightly weaker and offside rear brake slight binding, slight rear brake imbalance

slight coolant leak fromhose

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 6 Oct 2011 4,643 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2011 4,643 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2010 4,491 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

drivers door check strap missing

drivers window not working

Fail 8 Oct 2010 4,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

drivers door check strap missing

drivers window not working

Pass 8 Jan 2008 4,368 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 4,368 miles

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

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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TTX 85S is a 1977 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 TTX 85S, 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 TTX 85S registered?

TTX 85S is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 November 1977.

Is TTX 85S safe to buy?

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