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CLW 66T

1978 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,234 mi
Last recorded70,234 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLW 66T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 70,234 miles

emission just pass need engine service and overhall kit on carb

Fail 3 Oct 2009 70,234 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 67,268 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 67,268 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 62,277 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 2 Oct 2007 62,277 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2006 58,554 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 58,554 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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CLW 66T is a 1978 Ford Capri in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 CLW 66T, 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 CLW 66T registered?

CLW 66T is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 September 1978.

Is CLW 66T safe to buy?

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