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HGC 680T

1979 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,981 mi
Last recorded61,981 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2006
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 680T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2006 61,981 miles

Both door sills rusting at base of "A" posts

Both rear tyres old & cracking.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Possible brake fluid leak from n/s rear hub.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 61,981 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Both door sills rusting at base of "A" posts

Both rear tyres old and cracking

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Possible brake fluid leak from n/s rear hub.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 61,781 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 61,781 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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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HGC 680T is a 1979 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HGC 680T, 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 HGC 680T registered?

HGC 680T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 February 1979.

Is HGC 680T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGC 680T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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