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BKV 189T

1978 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,745 mi
Last recorded88,745 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKV 189T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 88,745 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 88,449 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 88,448 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2014 88,142 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 88,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 87,510 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 86,789 miles

corrosion o/s/f top inner wing borderline

corrosion on floors to sills borderline

corrosion on front floors borderline

o/s/r footbrake effort

rear leaf spring splaying

Fail 10 Apr 2012 86,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

corrosion o/s/f top inner wing borderline

corrosion on floors to silols borderline

corrosion on front floors borderline

rear leaf spring splaying

Pass 24 Jul 2008 86,770 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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BKV 189T is a 1978 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 53,846 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 BKV 189T, 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 48 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 BKV 189T registered?

BKV 189T is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BKV 189T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKV 189T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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