MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,446 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
under body covered in thick black underseal
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
offside floor corroded not in prescribed area
slight play in rack mounting rubbers
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside floor corroded not in prescribed area
slight play in rack mounting rubbers
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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C179 JBO is a 1986 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1986 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,647 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 C179 JBO, 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 40 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was C179 JBO registered?
C179 JBO is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 April 1986.
Is C179 JBO safe to buy?
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