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XAH 167S

1978 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,711 mi
Last recorded88,711 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAH 167S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 88,711 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 87,711 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 85,985 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 84,349 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 82,813 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 82,076 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 79,120 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 77,749 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,231 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 77,228 miles

Central rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2007 76,556 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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XAH 167S is a 1978 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XAH 167S, 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

How do I check the history of XAH 167S?

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What year was XAH 167S registered?

XAH 167S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is XAH 167S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAH 167S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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