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APL 25T

1979 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,912 mi
Last recorded87,912 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2007
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPL 25T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2007 87,912 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 87,912 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 87,135 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 86,192 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 86,192 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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APL 25T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 APL 25T, 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

How do I check the history of APL 25T?

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What year was APL 25T registered?

APL 25T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 March 1979.

Is APL 25T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APL 25T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does APL 25T have outstanding finance?

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