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TMT 130S

1978 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,254 mi
Last recorded43,254 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMT 130S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 43,254 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside and offside rear body has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2020 43,244 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 43,241 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 43,241 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,220 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 43,176 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,094 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,015 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 43,015 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 42,932 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,744 miles

both side front trackcontrol arm bushes soft slight rust on outter sills

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,651 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 42,651 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,552 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 42,552 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,461 miles

rust on both bottom front wings

Fail 14 Apr 2009 42,461 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

rust on both bottom front wings

Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,323 miles

offside rear brake back plate damp . corrosion on bottom both front wings

Fail 16 Apr 2008 42,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

offside rear brake back plate damp . corrosion on bottom both front wings

Pass 18 Apr 2007 42,252 miles

slight binding front brakes

Fail 18 Apr 2007 42,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rust opn lower front wings and rear arches

Pass 19 Apr 2006 42,112 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 42,112 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

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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TMT 130S is a 1978 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TMT 130S, 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 TMT 130S registered?

TMT 130S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 January 1978.

Is TMT 130S safe to buy?

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