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D179 EDX

1990 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,634 mi
Last recorded85,634 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Capri84,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD179 EDX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2011 85,634 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 85,476 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 85,087 miles

Corrosion Underside.

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2006 84,756 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 84,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s sun visor insecure

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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D179 EDX is a 1990 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 84,756 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 D179 EDX, 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 36 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D179 EDX registered?

D179 EDX is a 1990 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 April 1990.

Is D179 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D179 EDX 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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