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WFW 558S

1977 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,606 mi
Last recorded42,606 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFW 558S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,606 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,979 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 41,838 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 41,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 65,911 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 37,897 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 37,887 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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WFW 558S is a 1977 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WFW 558S, 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

How do I check the history of WFW 558S?

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What year was WFW 558S registered?

WFW 558S is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 October 1977.

Is WFW 558S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFW 558S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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