MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and end caps (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and end caps (5.2.6)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WFE 978S is a 1977 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1977 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 48,504 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 WFE 978S, 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 49 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was WFE 978S registered?
WFE 978S is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 September 1977.
Is WFE 978S safe to buy?
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