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UYO 655S

1977 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,503 mi
Last recorded52,503 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYO 655S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 52,503 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 51,247 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 48,616 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 48,615 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 44,226 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,085 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 32,082 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front brake hose ferrules deteriorating

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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UYO 655S is a 1977 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UYO 655S, 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 UYO 655S registered?

UYO 655S is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 December 1977.

Is UYO 655S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYO 655S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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