MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front inner wings corroded but not within prescribed areas
both rear wheel arches corroded but taped to cover sharp edges
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
offside rear wheel arch corroded
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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FPA 982V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 FPA 982V, 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 FPA 982V registered?
FPA 982V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 October 1979.
Is FPA 982V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FPA 982V shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FPA 982V have outstanding finance?
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