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FRF 500T

1979 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 3094cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

10,779 mi
Last recorded10,779 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRF 500T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,094cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 10,779 miles

CORROSION AROUND OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNT

HEADLAMP UNITS DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT BALL JOINT NOISEY

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING CORRODED

PROPSHAFT DONUT WORN

REAR BUMPER MISSING

SCRATCHES ON WINDSCREEN

SLIGHT POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

Fail 19 Jul 2011 10,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

CORROSION AROUND OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNT

HEADLAMP UNITS DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING CORRODED

PROPSHAFT DONUT WORN

REAR BUMPER MISSING

SCRATCHES ON WINDSCREEN

SLIGHT POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

Pass 3 Jun 2010 4,639 miles

EXHAUST EMISSIONS H.C's HIGH ON IDLE

HEADLAMP UNITS DETERIORATING

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT CORROSION AROUND OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNT

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR SPRING EYE BUSHES

Fail 28 May 2010 4,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

EXHAUST EMISSIONS H.C's HIGH ON IDLE

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT CORROSION AROUND OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNT

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR SPRING EYE BUSHES

Pass 20 May 2009 1,726 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 1,726 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2008 98,502 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING

CORROSION AROUND OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNT

CORROSION IN FLOOR

HEADLAMP ADJUSTERS DETERIORATED

NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER INSECURE

OFFSIDE REAR FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE SILL DAMAGED

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

Fail 8 May 2008 98,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING

CORROSION AROUND OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNT

CORROSION IN FLOOR

OFFSIDE REAR FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE SILL DAMAGED

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 92,315 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 92,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 May 2006 92,251 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

BATTERY INSECURE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES 205/50/15V

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

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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FRF 500T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Black with a 3,094cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 FRF 500T, 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 FRF 500T registered?

FRF 500T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is FRF 500T safe to buy?

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