MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
O/S/R Half Shaft Oil Seal Damp
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
O/S/R Half Shaft Oil Seal Damp
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front Leaf Spring Mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear Leaf Spring Mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front Leaf Spring Mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Half Shaft Oil Seals Leaking
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper rear of wheel arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all tyres deterioreted cracks in tread and sidewalls.
o/s/f tyre cut / damage inner sidewall
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all tyres deterioreted cracks in tread and sidewalls.
o/s/f tyre cut / damage inner sidewall
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
ALL TYRES ARE STARTING TO DETERIOATE
SIGNS OF OIL FROM BOTH REAR HUBS
ALL TYRES ARE STARTING TO DETERIOATE
FLUID LEAK FROM BOTH REAR HUBS
O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER SHAFT IS WORN
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PFM 678V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1979 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 52,230 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 PFM 678V, 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 47 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PFM 678V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 October 1979.
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