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ADP 444T

1979 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,169 mi
Last recorded56,169 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADP 444T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 56,169 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 56,087 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 55,680 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,394 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 55,362 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 55,362 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,141 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,226 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,315 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front footwell slightly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2007 50,967 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 49,444 miles

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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ADP 444T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 52,230 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ADP 444T, 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 47 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ADP 444T registered?

ADP 444T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 March 1979.

Is ADP 444T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADP 444T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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