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VTW 322S

1977 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,998 mi
Last recorded58,998 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTW 322S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 58,998 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 57,654 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 54,029 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 53,993 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 53,013 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 50,055 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 48,572 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 47,164 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 47,158 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 45,450 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 45,006 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 41,967 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 41,953 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,892 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 41,888 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 41,512 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 41,508 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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VTW 322S is a 1977 Ford Capri in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VTW 322S, 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 VTW 322S registered?

VTW 322S is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 August 1977.

Is VTW 322S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTW 322S shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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