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EPT 970S

1978 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,892 mi
Last recorded67,892 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPT 970S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2009 67,892 miles

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.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 65,049 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 64,666 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 64,665 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 63,563 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EPT 970S registered?

EPT 970S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 April 1978.

Is EPT 970S safe to buy?

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