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DND 222T

1979 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

8,466 mi
Last recorded8,466 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDND 222T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 8,466 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 8,458 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure caliper locking tab (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg at spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure caliper locking tab (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 8,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 8,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded track control arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 6,475 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 6,475 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at front of spring (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 4,786 miles

Offside front sill holed outwith prescribed areas

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 3,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 3,231 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 1,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2012 1,766 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 1,047 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 345 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 345 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 May 2008 99,442 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 99,435 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 97,573 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Dec 2006 97,564 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe at front not supported †

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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DND 222T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 DND 222T, 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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DND 222T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 April 1979.

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