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HEV 301T

1979 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,819 mi
Last recorded87,819 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEV 301T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 87,819 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 85,727 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 84,329 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 83,092 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 80,706 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2021 77,402 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 74,623 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 71,344 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 70,300 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 70,252 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 69,612 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,908 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 67,938 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 6,314 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2008 6,314 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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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HEV 301T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Orange with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HEV 301T, 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

How do I check the history of HEV 301T?

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What year was HEV 301T registered?

HEV 301T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 June 1979.

Is HEV 301T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEV 301T shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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