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DOK 597V

1979 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,781 mi
Last recorded50,781 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOK 597V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 50,781 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 50,767 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 50,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

os and ns rear inner valance corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2017 50,734 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak ()

os and ns rear inner valance corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,660 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 50,468 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion n/s front foot well

Pass 4 May 2013 50,468 miles

slight corrosion n/s front foot well

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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DOK 597V is a 1979 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DOK 597V, 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 DOK 597V registered?

DOK 597V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 December 1979.

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