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CBL 654V

1979 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,149 mi
Last recorded87,149 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBL 654V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 87,149 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Mar 2015 87,149 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Dec 2013 87,107 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 87,068 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 86,972 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 86,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 85,900 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 84,688 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 82,942 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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CBL 654V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CBL 654V, 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

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What year was CBL 654V registered?

CBL 654V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is CBL 654V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBL 654V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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