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DVU 898T

1979 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

2,304 mi
Last recorded2,304 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVU 898T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 2,304 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Jul 2022 2,304 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Sep 2014 2,016 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 99,279 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 99,279 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 98,440 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2011 98,432 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 95,410 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 93,952 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 93,947 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 93,652 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 93,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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DVU 898T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DVU 898T, 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 DVU 898T registered?

DVU 898T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 May 1979.

Is DVU 898T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVU 898T shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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