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XMV 134S

1978 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

70,264 mi
Last recorded70,264 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMV 134S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 70,264 miles

Rad is leaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section both joints (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play also a little noisey (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 70,264 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section both joints (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rad is leaking

Pass 2 Dec 2015 68,957 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing noise

steering columb lock loose

Fail 30 Nov 2015 68,957 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f wheel bearing noise

steering columb lock loose

Fail 9 Apr 2015 68,953 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (3.3.E.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 59,800 miles

n/s/f steering rack play

Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,108 miles

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Fail 8 Jul 2013 55,098 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Pass 25 Jun 2012 51,282 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,173 miles

near side front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 7 Jul 2010 49,990 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 49,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 7 Mar 2008 49,958 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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XMV 134S is a 1978 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 XMV 134S, 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 XMV 134S registered?

XMV 134S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 May 1978.

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