MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,830 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front suspension top mountings don't have a top mounting bearing fitted for lock to lock turn's.
Offside front outer wing corroded on inner mounting flange lip.
Rear fog light tell-tale not working.
Front suspension top mountings don't have a top mounting bearing fitted for lock to lock turn's.
Offside front outer wing corroded on inner mounting flange lip.
Rear fog light tell-tale not working.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Fog light tell-tale not working.
Front suspension top mountings don't have a top mounting bearing for lock to lock turn's
Offside centre exhaust box mounting bracket touching rear propshaft flange
Offside front outer wing corroded on inner mounting flange lip
Oil leak from gearbox
Coolant leak
Emissions:H.C. content higher than expected (1155ppm)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside & offside front spring seating could be improved
Numerous previous prescribed area welded repairs noted
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Coolant leak
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Numerous previous prescribed area welded repairs noted
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Clutch antislip surface missing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust repairs & sealer noted
Front nearside & offside corrossion noted to floor not within prescribed areas
Limited slip diff. fitted
Lowered suspension blocks fitted to rear ,& adjustable platforms at front (coil springs relocate after full suspension travel)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Numerous non standard modifications noted to vehicle eg adjustable suspension
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Rear chassis welding noted
Steering judder noted without brakes applied. (Noted when carrying out Tapley brake road test)
Tapley brake test, slight pull to left noted
Twin pipe exhaust system, average HC 700 ppm, average CO 3.73%
Under bumper body damage noted
VIN number on riveted plate matches information at sign on screen for test.VIN etched in floor partially ground away & appears to be different.
Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Clutch antislip surface missing
Front nearside & offside corrossion noted to floor not within prescribed area
Limited slip diff fitted
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Rear chassis welding noted
Steering judder noted without brakes applied (noted when carrying out Tapley brake road test )
Tapley brake test , slight pull to left noted
Under bumper bodywork damage noted
VIN number on riveted plate matches information at sign on for test. VIN etched in floor & partially ground away appears to be different
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front nearside & offside floor corrossion noted
VIN number on plate riveted to slam panel matches information at sign on. VIN number etched in floor of vehicle appears to be different / ground away
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FMJ 958T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.
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 FMJ 958T, 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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FMJ 958T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 March 1979.
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