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VRF 797S

1977 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

24,208 mi
Last recorded24,208 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRF 797S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 24,208 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 241,777 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 24,112 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

rear diff leaking

vehicle has been extensively repaired and heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Jun 2014

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

rear diff leaking

vehicle has been extensively repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 20 May 2013 23,651 miles

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

front tyres wearing uneven

slight play o/s/r shock absorber lower bush

Fail 8 May 2013 23,532 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

front tyres wearing uneven

slight play o/s/r shock absorber lower bush

Pass 29 May 2012 17,350 miles

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

timing belt cover not fitted

wiper self park inop

n/r set belt not fitted

slight movement steering rack bushes

Fail 25 May 2012 17,286 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

n/r set belt not fitted

slight movement steering rack bushes

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

timing belt cover not fitted

wiper self park inop

Pass 31 May 2011 14,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 31 May 2011 14,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 10,350 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 10,350 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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VRF 797S is a 1977 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VRF 797S, 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 VRF 797S registered?

VRF 797S is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 September 1977.

Is VRF 797S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRF 797S shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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