MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,339 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Minor damage to front number plate.
Minor damage to near side front tyre outer side wall.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Whole vehicle very corroded and flaking.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Whole vehicle is very rusty and flaking.
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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A278 XGL is a 1984 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1984 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,971 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 A278 XGL, 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 42 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A278 XGL registered?
A278 XGL is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 April 1984.
Is A278 XGL safe to buy?
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