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AEU 45V

1979 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,807 mi
Last recorded78,807 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEU 45V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 78,807 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

grease cap missing o/s/f wheelbearing

slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 11 May 2011 78,807 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

grease cap missing o/s/f wheelbearing

slight bind n/s/r brake

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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AEU 45V is a 1979 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 AEU 45V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AEU 45V registered?

AEU 45V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 November 1979.

Is AEU 45V safe to buy?

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