1978 Ford Capri 3.0L Petrol · XMV 500S
1978 Ford Capri (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1978. Recorded mileage 79,922 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,922 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
XMV 500S Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 79,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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XMV 500S MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1978 Ford Capri (XMV 500S) between June 2026 and June 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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