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AME 498T

1979 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,904 mi
Last recorded44,904 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAME 498T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 44,904 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 44,560 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 44,526 miles

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))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 44,119 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 44,119 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 43,780 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 43,315 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2019 42,747 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 42,297 miles

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 ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 41,622 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 40,838 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 40,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

slight oil leaks.

Fail 6 Apr 2015 40,021 miles

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.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,444 miles

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.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,500 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 36,823 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 32,350 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,928 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,802 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,639 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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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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