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RJJ 800S

1978 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

26,372 mi
Last recorded26,372 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJJ 800S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 26,372 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 26,390 miles

SLIGHT BLOWS PRESENT TO EXHAUST JOINTS ..

Fail 27 May 2016 26,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SLIGHT BLOWS PRESENT TO EXHAUST JOINTS ..

Pass 16 May 2013 26,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 26,379 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 26,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

general corrosion to vehicle structure in non load bearing and component mounting areas

n/s/r boot floor repaired with fibre glass

Fail 25 May 2011 26,371 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

General corrosion to vehicle structure in non load bearing and component mounting areas

Near side rear boot floor to valence repaired with fibre glass with in 30cms of rear spring mounting point on chassis rail

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Off side front inner wing top filler repair close to top suspension mounting

Fail 16 May 2011 26,339 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

automatic transmission fluid leak(union to lower radiator

nearside and offside front floors to sills are corroded to excess in a non prescribed area

nearside and offside front outer sills corroded to excess in a non prescribed area

offside front floor to inner wing

Pass 21 Apr 2010 25,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 25,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 May 2009 23,361 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 23,359 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 20,653 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2008 20,651 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2007 18,526 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 15,461 miles

boot struts defective

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2006 15,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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RJJ 800S is a 1978 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RJJ 800S, 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 RJJ 800S registered?

RJJ 800S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 March 1978.

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