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MTD 780R

1976 Ford Capri

Beige Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,868 mi
Last recorded27,868 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1976 Ford Capri50,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTD 780R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,868 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

engine sump slightly corroded

rear diff casing slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,815 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

carb service required

Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,218 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 27,218 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Slight Play In Rack O/S

Pass 4 Aug 2006 27,131 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 27,130 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MTD 780R is a 1976 Ford Capri in Beige with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 50,720 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 MTD 780R, 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 50 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 MTD 780R registered?

MTD 780R is a 1976 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 September 1976.

Is MTD 780R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTD 780R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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