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JJX 460S

1978 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 3100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,774 mi
Last recorded54,774 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJX 460S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 54,774 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 54,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.43 ( 4.50 limit ) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 53,592 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 51,795 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 50,127 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 48,596 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 47,986 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 47,853 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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JJX 460S is a 1978 Ford Capri in Red with a 3,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JJX 460S, 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

How do I check the history of JJX 460S?

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What year was JJX 460S registered?

JJX 460S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is JJX 460S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJX 460S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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