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ELJ 99V

1979 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

4,718 mi
Last recorded4,718 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELJ 99V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 4,718 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 1,488 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 1,484 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 98,042 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 98,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 97,022 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 97,022 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 96,059 miles

Offside Front floor pan/inner sill corroded through but not meeting fail criteria

Slight corrosion in underside of vehicle

Pass 22 May 2017 95,557 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2016 95,007 miles

Rear axle bearings noisey

Some corrosion in underside of body,but none excessive enough to fail

Fail 12 May 2016 94,997 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 13117ppm (7.3.B.1b)

Items removed from drivers view before test

Some corrosion in underside of vehicle,but not excessive enough to fail

Pass 30 Dec 2014 94,825 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 94,716 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 94,661 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 94,654 miles

Brakes slightly binding - NSR in particular

Propshaft UJs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2010 94,628 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2009 94,600 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 94,516 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 94,298 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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ELJ 99V is a 1979 Ford Capri in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ELJ 99V, 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 ELJ 99V registered?

ELJ 99V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 August 1979.

Is ELJ 99V safe to buy?

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