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AFW 24S

1978 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,235 mi
Last recorded74,235 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFW 24S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 74,235 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under car wax oiled

Pass 27 Jul 2015 74,086 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 73,678 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,872 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 72,872 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 72,805 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 71,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 71,028 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 68,274 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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AFW 24S is a 1978 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1978 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 53,846 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 AFW 24S, 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 48 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 AFW 24S?

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What year was AFW 24S registered?

AFW 24S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 March 1978.

Is AFW 24S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFW 24S shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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