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WEV 599S

1977 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

19,285 mi
Last recorded19,285 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEV 599S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 19,285 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 19,281 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 18,718 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 18,717 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing at o/s front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 18,545 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2024

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 18,358 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 May 2021 17,908 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 16,632 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 15,814 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 15,559 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 14,008 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 10,463 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 10,287 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 10,285 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 9,923 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 9,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 9,080 miles

19 per cent imbalance on front brakes

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

nearisde wiper blade split

nearside front brake disc shows sign of being hot

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2010 8,593 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 8,591 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

(advise) both center exhaust joints slight blow (reccomend reseal)

(advise) both front wheel bearing very slight play

(advise) drivers wiper blade noisey when operated recommend new blades

Pass 30 Dec 2008 7,430 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 5,641 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 5,165 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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WEV 599S is a 1977 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WEV 599S, 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 WEV 599S registered?

WEV 599S is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 October 1977.

Is WEV 599S safe to buy?

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