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CUF 310T

1979 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,709 mi
Last recorded16,709 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUF 310T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 16,709 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 16,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 16,665 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 16,613 miles

Offside Front steering rack inner socket play in ball joint

Pass 24 Mar 2015 16,432 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 16,094 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 14,890 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 14,169 miles

center propshaft bearing worn

Fail 7 Jul 2010 14,168 miles

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

center propshaft bearing worn

Pass 27 Jun 2008 13,762 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 13,172 miles

both front brake hoses ferulles rusted

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 May 2006 12,993 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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CUF 310T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CUF 310T, 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

How do I check the history of CUF 310T?

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What year was CUF 310T registered?

CUF 310T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 May 1979.

Is CUF 310T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUF 310T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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