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FKP 343V

1979 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,612 mi
Last recorded84,612 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKP 343V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 84,612 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 84,602 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 83,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2017 82,947 miles

All metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Corrosion to front off side foot well

engine oil leaks

Fail 15 May 2017 82,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

All four tyres showings signs of perishing

All metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Corrosion to front off side foot well

engine oil leaks

Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,947 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,974 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 78,599 miles

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

rear axle slight oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 76,949 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 76,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust bandaged with heat proof material ( could get caught up in steering columb )

rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 74,303 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 72,237 miles

n\s\r hub oil seal leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2008 67,617 miles

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

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

play centre prop bearing

Fail 17 Jun 2008 67,617 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play centre prop bearing

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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FKP 343V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FKP 343V, 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 FKP 343V registered?

FKP 343V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 September 1979.

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