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WOC 800T

1978 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,794 mi
Last recorded7,794 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOC 800T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 7,794 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 7,794 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 6,901 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside seat back poor condition

exhaust system and mounts poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2016 6,891 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside seat back poor condition

exhaust system and mounts poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2015 3,289 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 3,284 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

exhaust system

main beam telltall inop

nearside rear body/chassis inadequate repair

Pass 20 May 2013 2,238 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 2,210 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 1,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

rear seats have been removed

repairs to nearside and offside of under floor

steering column rubbing on down pipe

Pass 2 Nov 2010 649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

nearside and offside rear springs loose of seats with suspension hanging

nearside seat play in runners

offside front floor corroded

offside rear fog light not working

steering column rubbing on down pipes

Fail 1 Nov 2010 649 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

nearside and offside rear springs loose of seats with suspension hanging

nearside seat play in runners

offside front floor corroded

offside rear fog light not working

steering column rubbing on down pipes

Fail 13 Oct 2010 633 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside fog light not working

steering shaft rubbing on exhaust

Pass 31 Oct 2009 92,907 miles

Offside floor jacking point crushed

Steering column in close proximity to exhaust manifold

Pass 26 Aug 2008 92,500 miles

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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WOC 800T is a 1978 Ford Capri in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WOC 800T, 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 WOC 800T registered?

WOC 800T is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 September 1978.

Is WOC 800T safe to buy?

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