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XYB 45S

1977 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,531 mi
Last recorded62,531 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYB 45S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,531 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 58,617 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres badly perished

Fail 27 Apr 2010 58,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front and n/s/r tyres badly perished

Pass 8 Jan 2007 58,538 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 58,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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XYB 45S is a 1977 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XYB 45S, 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 XYB 45S registered?

XYB 45S is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 August 1977.

Is XYB 45S safe to buy?

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