MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
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)
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
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
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
both rear tyreswearing low on tread /both rack arms have slight movement
IMBALANCE ON REAR SERVICE BRAKE
NEARSIDE BEAM PATTERN COULD BE BETTER
NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
NEARSIDE FRONT INDECATOR LAMP SLIGHTLY INSECURE
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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