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WEA 83S

1977 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,388 mi
Last recorded65,388 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEA 83S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 65,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undersealed underneath

Pass 25 Oct 2024 63,024 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undersealed underneath

Pass 6 Jul 2023 60,311 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement joint, body side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement joint, body side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 57,764 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 55,453 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 53,900 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 50,095 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 45,823 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 42,531 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 39,907 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 May 2015 39,907 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 38,271 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly cracking on inner side wall

Pass 30 May 2013 36,784 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,541 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 33,541 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot lid will not shut on catch

Pass 19 May 2010 30,573 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 29,902 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 29,902 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 292,231 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 29,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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WEA 83S is a 1977 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WEA 83S, 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 WEA 83S registered?

WEA 83S is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 December 1977.

Is WEA 83S safe to buy?

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