MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,715 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering rack gaiter split both side (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both side (1.1.C.1d)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
front brake disc's slighly corroded
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
no rear seats fitted.
o/s rear fog light not working.
rear fog lights not working.
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both bumpers missing
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both bumpers missing
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DHJ 231T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Orange with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 DHJ 231T, 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 DHJ 231T registered?
DHJ 231T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 January 1979.
Is DHJ 231T safe to buy?
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