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SVE 54S

1978 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,217 mi
Last recorded43,217 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVE 54S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 43,217 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 40,934 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 37,282 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 36,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut support under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 34,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut support under wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 33,920 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,153 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 32,153 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 30,368 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 30,254 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 30,254 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,054 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 30,041 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 30,031 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 30,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 30,016 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 30,009 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 29,998 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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SVE 54S is a 1978 Ford Capri in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SVE 54S, 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 SVE 54S registered?

SVE 54S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 March 1978.

Is SVE 54S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVE 54S shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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