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CMH 51V

1979 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,128 mi
Last recorded42,128 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMH 51V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 42,128 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 40,898 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear drum brake damp.

Fail 16 Jul 2021 40,898 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear drum brake damp.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 35,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 35,528 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded / slight blow

fluid leak at o/s/r brake

Pass 14 Feb 2018 32,911 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 32,908 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 30,356 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Front inner trackroods have some free play

both front tyres worn near limit

Fail 2 Jun 2016 30,356 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

both front tyres worn near limit

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Front inner trackroods have some free play

Pass 26 Jun 2015 28,693 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 26,894 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 25,024 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 23,806 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 May 2012 23,806 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 72,620 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 May 2011 72,620 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 67,227 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 61,630 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 61,630 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 58,562 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 55,417 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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CMH 51V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CMH 51V, 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.

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What year was CMH 51V registered?

CMH 51V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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