MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,607 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
on road test possible rear wheel bearing noise
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
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C978 HGT is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1985 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 56,904 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 C978 HGT, 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 41 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was C978 HGT registered?
C978 HGT is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 November 1985.
Is C978 HGT safe to buy?
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