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FTO 888V

1979 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

77,750 mi
Last recorded77,750 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTO 888V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 77,750 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 77,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 75,600 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 75,600 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 73,910 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 73,657 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 73,657 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 73,275 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 73,275 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 72,189 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 72,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure caliper locking tabs not connected (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake insecure caliper locking tabs not connected (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 70,282 miles

all 4 tyres 14 years old

offside washer jet partially blocked

Fail 13 Jun 2018 70,278 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres 14 years old

offside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 25 May 2017 69,353 miles

all 4 tyres 13 years old

Fail 25 May 2017 69,353 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)

all 4 tyres 13 years old

Pass 2 Jun 2016 68,616 miles

corrosion to both front wings and both doors

corrosion to sills both sides at front not within 30cm of any prescibed areas

oil leak

Fail 28 May 2016 68,614 miles

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

corrosion to both front wings and both doors

corrosion to sills both sides at front not within 30cm of any prescibed areas

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 66,498 miles

front lower wings rusty.

front sills slightly rusty.

Pass 12 May 2012 65,505 miles

corrosion both sides front sills/wings

oil leak g/box rear seal

Fail 4 May 2012 65,485 miles

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

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion both sides front sills/wings.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 63,036 miles

Oil leak

nearside front wing insecure along lower edge.

underside heavily undersealed.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 63,031 miles

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

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

nearside front wing insecure along lower edge.

underside heavily undersealed.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 61,444 miles

nearside hand brake binding slightly.nearside front wing poor cond. along lower edge.both susp. tops slight corrosion.

Fail 20 Jan 2009 58,752 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside front sill to floor corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 58,752 miles

nearside front sill to floor corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2007 53,809 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 50,243 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 44,011 miles

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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FTO 888V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FTO 888V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FTO 888V registered?

FTO 888V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 November 1979.

Is FTO 888V safe to buy?

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