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UWJ 943S

1978 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,088 mi
Last recorded68,088 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWJ 943S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 68,088 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 67,412 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 5 Oct 2015 66,867 miles

under side undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2014 66,339 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 66,331 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o\s\f brake sticking

underbody brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2013 65,803 miles

all under body brake pipes rusting

o\s\r tyre perished

Pass 5 Jul 2012 65,407 miles

advise all under body brake pipes rusted

Pass 9 Jul 2010 64,781 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 63,679 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 62,730 miles

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

Oil leak

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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UWJ 943S is a 1978 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UWJ 943S, 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 UWJ 943S registered?

UWJ 943S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 February 1978.

Is UWJ 943S safe to buy?

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