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AOO 120S

1978 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,086 mi
Last recorded97,086 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOO 120S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 97,086 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs corroded on inside edges

inner sills corroded at front (non prescribed area)

no bumpers fitted to car

o/s outer sill has been patch repaired and covered with sealer and thick underseal. Vehicle presenter insists repairs have been fully seam welded.

rear seat belts not fitted

rear seats insecure

steering rack does not appear to have been replaced although there is no sign of the leak present at the original test.

Fail 31 Jul 2010 97,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs corroded on inside edges

inner sills corroded at front (non prescribed area)

no bumpers fitted to car

rear seat belts not fitted

rear seats insecure

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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AOO 120S is a 1978 Ford Capri in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AOO 120S, 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

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What year was AOO 120S registered?

AOO 120S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 June 1978.

Is AOO 120S safe to buy?

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