MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,319 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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offside front tyre side wall slightly perished
offside front floor corroded not in prescribed area
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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FDV 490V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 FDV 490V, 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 FDV 490V registered?
FDV 490V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 August 1979.
Is FDV 490V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FDV 490V shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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