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DWV 601V

1979 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,654 mi
Last recorded71,654 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWV 601V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 71,654 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 69,929 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2019 69,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 67,027 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Dec 2017 67,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Dec 2016 63,793 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low, 2-3 mm tread depth.

underside undersealed.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 60,656 miles

slight play in nearside front steering.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 57,284 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise centre propshaft bearing/support has slight play/wear

Pass 20 Nov 2013 53,561 miles

Nearside Rear 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 on gearbox.

slight play in nearside front steering.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 50,110 miles

rear tyres wearing low 2-3 mm tread depth.

slight oil leak on gearbox.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 46,458 miles

corrosion to chassis over rear axle.

front tyres wearing low.

nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter split.

offside front track rod end gaiter split.

slight play in offside and nearside front steeri ng.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 42,130 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 38,888 miles

damage to o/s door mirror

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2008 34,071 miles

Oil leak

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f door mirror damaged

security to fuel pipes

signs of corrosion to front chassis

strong advise play to n/s track rod

Fail 27 Nov 2008 34,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f door mirror damaged

security to fuel pipes

signs of corrosion to front chassis

strong advise play to n/s track rod

Fail 20 Mar 2007 34,027 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2006 32,827 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 32,827 miles

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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DWV 601V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DWV 601V, 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 DWV 601V registered?

DWV 601V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is DWV 601V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWV 601V shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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