MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,904 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slow to release during RBT (1.2.1 (f))
both rear springs sagging
Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor holed close to leak spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
slight oil leaks.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
slight oil leaks.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leaks at engine ,gearbox and diff.
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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AME 498T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 AME 498T, 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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AME 498T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 April 1979.
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