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DPG 355T

1979 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,044 mi
Last recorded17,044 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPG 355T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 17,044 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 16,444 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 16,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 15,463 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 12,388 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 12,388 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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DPG 355T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DPG 355T, 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

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What year was DPG 355T registered?

DPG 355T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 June 1979.

Is DPG 355T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPG 355T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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