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FAW 646V

1979 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,528 mi
Last recorded21,528 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2007
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAW 646V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2007 21,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear 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)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all body panles front inner wings rear wheel arches outer sills and door pillers all in poor condition execcss rust and body filler unable to check for corrorsion due to body filler

all chassie rails qand sterring and suspension mountings all starting to corrode surface rust

all sterring and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front light units starting to corrode

rear o/s lens crscked

Pass 6 Jul 2006 19,880 miles

door hindges worn. †outer body panels starting to corrode (in poor condition)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

slight play in o/sn/s steering rack arms. †o/sn/s head light reflectors starting to corrode

under floors,chassis rails and suspension mountains starting bto corrode. †inner and outer sills starting to corrode. †inner and outer wings starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2005 18,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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FAW 646V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FAW 646V, 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 FAW 646V registered?

FAW 646V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 October 1979.

Is FAW 646V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAW 646V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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