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AUA 234S

1978 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,947 mi
Last recorded62,947 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUA 234S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 62,947 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 62,197 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,267 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,648 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,736 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,582 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 53,247 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,578 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 48,418 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 45,610 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 45,606 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 44,060 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 44,057 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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AUA 234S is a 1978 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AUA 234S, 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 AUA 234S registered?

AUA 234S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is AUA 234S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUA 234S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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