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TMO 606S

1978 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,015 mi
Last recorded14,015 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMO 606S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 14,015 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front tyres side walls cracking

gearbox rear mount worn

prop shaft center bearing worn

Fail 22 Mar 2013 14,020 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front tyres side walls cracking

gearbox rear mount worn

prop shaft center bearing worn

Pass 29 Apr 2006 13,825 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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TMO 606S is a 1978 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TMO 606S, 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 TMO 606S registered?

TMO 606S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 January 1978.

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