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VDP 799S

1978 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,143 mi
Last recorded46,143 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDP 799S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2008 46,143 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear wiper is split,o/s front floor is corroded and fillered,and n/so/s and n/s front inner wings are starting to corrode,rear arches are corroded and fillere,small bullet mark in the front screen,oil leak!

Pass 5 Mar 2007 42,083 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 67,755 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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VDP 799S is a 1978 Ford Capri in Orange with a 1,593cc 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 VDP 799S, 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 VDP 799S registered?

VDP 799S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is VDP 799S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDP 799S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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