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XRP 3S

1978 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,847 mi
Last recorded22,847 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRP 3S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 22,847 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2016 22,137 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 21,610 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 21,595 miles

all tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

brake servo damp but no visable leaks from master cylinder

slight corrosion to both outer sills

various corrosion to underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2013 21,593 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

brake servo damp but no visable leaks from master cylinder

slight corrosion to both outer sills

various corrosion to underside components

Fail 25 May 2012 21,587 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK 2/ UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,567 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2 N/S/F + BOTH REAR TYRES STARING TO CRACK

Fail 16 Sep 2009 21,567 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2 N/S/F + BOTH REAR TYRES STARING TO CRACK

Pass 7 Aug 2008 21,556 miles

FLOOR AND RUSTY

Fail 22 Jul 2008 21,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FLOOR AND SUSP RUSTY

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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XRP 3S is a 1978 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XRP 3S, 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 XRP 3S registered?

XRP 3S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is XRP 3S safe to buy?

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