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URL 723S

1978 Ford Capri

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,150 mi
Last recorded39,150 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURL 723S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 39,150 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around tail pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 39,113 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure movement / loose bolts both track control arm inner mounts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around tail pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 34,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 95,131 miles

Both front and O/S/R tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight movement in steering rack rubber mounts.

Pass 1 Aug 2015 90,624 miles

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

Fail 30 Jul 2015 90,588 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 29 Jul 2014 85,471 miles

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

offside rear tyre is worn on inner shoulder

Pass 29 Jul 2013 80,255 miles

fuel pipes hanging low nearside rear

main power cable from battery to starter motor was rubbing on nearside front metal brake pipe.

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2012 74,484 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel pipes are hanging low

Pass 29 Jul 2011 69,301 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 64,689 miles

fuel pipe hanging low next to nearside rear outer sill

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2009 56,941 miles

fuel hoses hanging down below sill on nearside but are clipped to the underbody

Fail 7 Aug 2009 56,941 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel hoses hanging down below sill on nearside but are clipped to the underbody

Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,008 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 46,702 miles

both main beam lenses are slightly cloudy.

front brake pads are getting low.

offside door mirror does not have a very clear veiw to the rear.

offside rear tyre is worn very close to legal limit in one area.

there are screws in nearside rear tyre.

very slight blow on centre to rear exhaust joint.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 41,386 miles

nearside door mirror gives poor view to the rear of the vehicle.

possible fuel leak underneath carb.

steering rack gaiter perished and will probably split soon.

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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URL 723S is a 1978 Ford Capri in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 URL 723S, 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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URL 723S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 June 1978.

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