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WLY 772S

1978 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,659 mi
Last recorded37,659 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLY 772S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 37,659 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 35,722 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 33,562 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 31,814 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 30,954 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 30,596 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,056 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 29,456 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 29,441 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

n.s.r. exhaust rubber split

Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 27,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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WLY 772S is a 1978 Ford Capri in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WLY 772S, 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 WLY 772S registered?

WLY 772S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 January 1978.

Is WLY 772S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLY 772S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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