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DWR 78T

1978 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,447 mi
Last recorded76,447 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWR 78T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 76,447 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 76,447 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 76,403 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 76,308 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2016 76,003 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jul 2016 75,978 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 30,144 miles

corrosion in nearside outer sill outside presribed area

slight corrosion on offside front jacking point

Fail 9 Jul 2015 30,144 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 29,688 miles

ALL OF CHASSIS RUSTING.

FLOOR PAN RUSTING.

O/SIDE REAR SHOCK STARTING TO LEAK.

OUTER SILLS RUSTING.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 28,712 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 26,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 25,843 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 25,806 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 25,246 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both steering rack ends, slight play

Fail 6 Aug 2008 25,246 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 25,209 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 22,220 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 22,179 miles

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?

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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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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What year was DWR 78T registered?

DWR 78T is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 October 1978.

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