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COP 143V

1979 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,235 mi
Last recorded88,235 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOP 143V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 88,235 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre bad cracking/ageing

Offside Rear tyre some cracking

corrosion offside front wing and offside rear wheel arch rusty

offside & nearside front jacking point rusty/ dented

Fail 19 Jul 2018 88,235 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre bad cracking/ageing

Offside Rear tyre some cracking

corrosion offside front wing and offside rear wheel arch rusty

offside & nearside front jacking point rusty/ dented

Pass 17 Jul 2017 86,410 miles

Offside Front Lower wing/valance corrored

Offside Rear wheel arch corrored

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

corrosion o/s & n/s front out riggerj=/jacking point

corrsion offside &nearside inner sillsto floor front to rear

Fail 17 Jul 2017 86,410 miles

Offside Front Lower wing/valance corrored

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corrored

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

corrosion o/s & n/s front out riggerj=/jacking point

corrsion offside &nearside inner sillsto floor front to rear

Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced main beam glass broken (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion in nearside front out rigger/inner wing & offside rear wheel arch

corrosion in offside front lower wing/valance panel

spare tyre flat

Fail 14 Jun 2016 83,954 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by leaf spring mount (front) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion in nearside front out rigger/inner wing & offside rear wheel arch

corrosion in offside front lower wing/valance panel

spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Nov 2014 83,500 miles

various rust under car.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 83,137 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 82,618 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 82,603 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

offside front bumper area is cracked and corroded

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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COP 143V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 COP 143V, 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 COP 143V registered?

COP 143V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 September 1979.

Is COP 143V safe to buy?

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