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Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
chasis corroded advise?
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
fuel cap in/op
n/s door corroded advise.
n/s front cill corroded advise.
o/s front tyre wearing on inside advise
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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ALO 261S is a 1978 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 ALO 261S, 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.
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How do I check the history of ALO 261S?
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What year was ALO 261S registered?
ALO 261S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 June 1978.
Is ALO 261S safe to buy?
The MOT history for ALO 261S 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.
Does ALO 261S have outstanding finance?
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