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XOC 20T

1978 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,361 mi
Last recorded48,361 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOC 20T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 48,361 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 28,346 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 38,003 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 29,942 miles

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

Oil leak

both front inner wings corroded

genral under body corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2014 29,898 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

both front inner wings corroded

genral under body corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2013 29,878 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advancing underbody corrosion

Pass 23 May 2012 29,779 miles

advancing underbody corrosion

general wear in steering

Fail 23 May 2012 29,779 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advancing underbody corrosion

general wear in steering

Pass 26 Mar 2011 29,176 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 29,176 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 19,942 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 19,938 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,641 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 16,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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XOC 20T is a 1978 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XOC 20T, 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 XOC 20T registered?

XOC 20T is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 December 1978.

Is XOC 20T safe to buy?

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