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VFX 796S

1978 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,164 mi
Last recorded13,164 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFX 796S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 13,164 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 13,162 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 2,657 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 99,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 99,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 24,144 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 24,140 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

steering rack bushes play

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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VFX 796S is a 1978 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VFX 796S, 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 VFX 796S registered?

VFX 796S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 January 1978.

Is VFX 796S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFX 796S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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