MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,892 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Advise...Offside and nearside steering arms slight wear noted
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Strong Advise......Vehicle showing signs of advanced corrosion to front nearside chassis, both front wing panels, and both front inner and outer sills.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front brakes slightly binding
corrosion to nearside & offside front outer sills
corrosion to nearside and offside inner arches
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
rear chassis rails rusty
slight noise from front wheel bearings
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
rear chassis rails rusty.
slight noise from front wheel bearings
metal brake pipe to o/s front caliper rusted
play in steering rack and drum stick joints
rear spring leaves corroded
tank straps rusty
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EPT 970S is a 1978 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 EPT 970S, 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 EPT 970S registered?
EPT 970S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 April 1978.
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