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BRO 650T

1978 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,550 mi
Last recorded76,550 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRO 650T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 76,550 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 63,255 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 60,780 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 59,291 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 57,836 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 57,317 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside & offside front floor pan slight corrosion around drain holes

vehicle body corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 56,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 55,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2011 54,914 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 54,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,542 miles

Slight wear on both front tyres on their inner edges.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 49,854 miles

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

metal fuel pipes corroded.+hoses perished.both outer sills corroded +general under body corrosion.

Pass 31 Aug 2005 47,665 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 47,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s exhaust repaired

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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BRO 650T is a 1978 Ford Capri in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BRO 650T, 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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What year was BRO 650T registered?

BRO 650T is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 August 1978.

Is BRO 650T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRO 650T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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