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ECL 260T

1979 Ford Capri

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,969 mi
Last recorded56,969 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECL 260T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 56,969 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 56,969 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,675 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 54,675 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 16,109 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 47,466 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 29,198 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 29,198 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,809 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 2,066 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 84,916 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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ECL 260T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ECL 260T, 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 ECL 260T registered?

ECL 260T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 February 1979.

Is ECL 260T safe to buy?

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