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VYC 472R

1977 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,483 mi
Last recorded94,483 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYC 472R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 94,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 92,452 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 27 May 2014 92,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 90,614 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rusty at rear

floors are rusting

nearside headlamp deflector worn

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2012 89,650 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres have perished walls

floors rusty in places

nearside rear tyre on legal limit inside edge

Pass 19 May 2011 87,909 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 87,909 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both steering rack arms have slight movement///ofside outer sill by seat belt rusty/// nearside rear tyre on limit///exhaust rusty///surface rust under car

Pass 26 May 2010 85,296 miles

both rear tyreswearing low on tread /both rack arms have slight movement

Pass 29 Apr 2009 80,630 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 78,812 miles

IMBALANCE ON REAR SERVICE BRAKE

NEARSIDE BEAM PATTERN COULD BE BETTER

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE FRONT INDECATOR LAMP SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Pass 5 Feb 2007 78,812 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT INDECATOR SLIGHTLY INSECURE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

SLIGHT BINDING ON NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE

SLIGHT DISTORTION ON BOTH REAR BRAKE DRUMS

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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VYC 472R is a 1977 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VYC 472R, 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 VYC 472R registered?

VYC 472R is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 June 1977.

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