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AOO 549S

1978 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,922 mi
Last recorded38,922 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOO 549S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,922 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 38,899 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,217 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2008 36,523 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 36,073 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 36,043 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 36,043 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 549S is a 1978 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,993cc 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 AOO 549S, 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 549S registered?

AOO 549S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 May 1978.

Is AOO 549S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOO 549S 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.

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