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EFV 764S

1978 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,106 mi
Last recorded63,106 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFV 764S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 63,106 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 62,730 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 62,362 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 62,119 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 61,969 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 60,634 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 59,988 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 59,101 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 59,085 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 57,427 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 56,617 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 56,199 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,359 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 52,843 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 52,828 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,175 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 52,171 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion on r/n/s wheel arch

slight play in steering rack at both sides

Pass 29 Sep 2006 50,269 miles

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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EFV 764S is a 1978 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EFV 764S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EFV 764S registered?

EFV 764S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 February 1978.

Is EFV 764S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFV 764S shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EFV 764S have outstanding finance?

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