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FVF 415T

1979 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,495 mi
Last recorded80,495 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVF 415T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 80,495 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 80,467 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 80,216 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 79,018 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 77,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 76,359 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 76,255 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 76,146 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,308 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 5 May 2010 11,252 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 11,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,929 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 25,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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FVF 415T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Orange with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FVF 415T, 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 FVF 415T registered?

FVF 415T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 May 1979.

Is FVF 415T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVF 415T shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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