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XRU 25S

1978 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,200 mi
Last recorded38,200 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRU 25S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 38,200 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 38,171 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported across axle (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and ferrule corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front of outer sill holed by corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch by strut top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear panel closing plate badly corroded and holed

noise from n/s/r brake when spun by hand

o/s/r bump stop missing

vehicle extensively modified and some parts obscured by plates

Pass 9 May 2012 38,124 miles

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

all brake pipes rusty

oil leakes around steering rack

under body has been modifed ,Extensive welding and additional parts fitted, various sealers and fillers used to fill gaps between body kit

Fail 23 Apr 2012 38,124 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leakes around steering rack poss rack /tranmission

under body has been modifed extensive welding and additional parts fitted ,Various sealers and fillers used to fill gaps

Pass 1 Feb 2011 37,862 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 37,856 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot not tested

Pass 8 Oct 2008 37,826 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 37,826 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 37,566 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 37,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,255 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 37,244 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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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XRU 25S is a 1978 Ford Capri in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XRU 25S, 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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XRU 25S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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