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CJL 531V

1979 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,130 mi
Last recorded8,130 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJL 531V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 8,130 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 8,124 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 3,866 miles

crack in window screen outside both zones

Pass 24 Apr 2007 98,303 miles

both front inner wings corroding

rear flexi brake hose ferrule ends corroding

slight play in both sides of steering rack

small crack in near side of windscreen

very slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Apr 2006 94,483 miles

n/s front screen cracked but o/k at test

slight play in steering rack side rods

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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CJL 531V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CJL 531V, 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 CJL 531V registered?

CJL 531V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 October 1979.

Is CJL 531V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJL 531V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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