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TON 427S

1978 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

639 mi
Last recorded639 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2007
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTON 427S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2007 639 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside front floor pan badly corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 28 Apr 2006 99,533 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 99,533 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2005 98,700 miles

corrosion in general ,various repairs all undersealed but appear sound

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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TON 427S is a 1978 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TON 427S, 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 TON 427S registered?

TON 427S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 January 1978.

Is TON 427S safe to buy?

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