MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,877 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
emissions limit only just met
emissions limit only just met
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VHK 493S is a 1978 Ford Capri in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
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 VHK 493S, 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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How do I check the history of VHK 493S?
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What year was VHK 493S registered?
VHK 493S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 January 1978.
Is VHK 493S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VHK 493S shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VHK 493S have outstanding finance?
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