MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,447 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) track rod end loose (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch by outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
excess corrosion to nearside outer sill outside presribed area
rear exhaust mount broken
corrosion in nearside outer sill outside presribed area
slight corrosion on offside front jacking point
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
corrosion in nearside outer sill outside presribed area
slight corrosion on offside front jacking point
ALL OF CHASSIS RUSTING.
FLOOR PAN RUSTING.
O/SIDE REAR SHOCK STARTING TO LEAK.
OUTER SILLS RUSTING.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both steering rack ends
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
oil leak and coolant leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both steering rack ends, slight play
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both steering rack ends, slight play
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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DWR 78T is a 1978 Ford Capri in Orange with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 DWR 78T, 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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DWR 78T is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 October 1978.
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