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EWK 508T

1979 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,042 mi
Last recorded96,042 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWK 508T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 96,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 94,971 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 93,206 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 92,552 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 92,552 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 91,494 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 90,260 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 90,224 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 89,222 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 88,338 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front steering rack rubber mointing s/movement

Fail 25 Jul 2011 88,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s and n/s front steering rack rubber mointing s/movement

Pass 2 Aug 2010 87,288 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2010 87,288 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 86,674 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 86,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 85,924 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 85,889 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 85,334 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 84,247 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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EWK 508T is a 1979 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EWK 508T, 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 EWK 508T registered?

EWK 508T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 April 1979.

Is EWK 508T safe to buy?

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