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ELB 387T

1979 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,840 mi
Last recorded37,840 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELB 387T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 37,840 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 37,840 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 36,744 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,808 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 33,596 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2015 33,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,560 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2013 29,778 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 28,081 miles

Corrosion under vehicle and side sills

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 27,010 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

nearside front floor and inner sill holed and corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2009 26,062 miles

slight blue smoke from exhaust

slight play nearside front wheel

various underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2008 23,524 miles

fuel hose to carb loose but not leaking

nearside front sill front capping corroded away but not affecting susp or braking

nearside front wing insecure at bottom

Fail 21 Nov 2008 23,524 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

fuel hose to carb loose but not leaking

fuel line rubbing battery tray

nearside front sill front capping corroded away but not affecting susp or braking

nearside front wing insecure at bottom

Pass 27 Nov 2007 21,497 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 20,610 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 20,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside front lower wing corroded

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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ELB 387T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELB 387T, 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 ELB 387T registered?

ELB 387T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 January 1979.

Is ELB 387T safe to buy?

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