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HKK 246V

1979 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

8,108 mi
Last recorded8,108 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKK 246V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 8,108 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 6,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 6,356 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 6,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 3,714 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 3,320 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

o/s/f floor panel corroded

steering rack has slight oil leak

Fail 28 May 2014 3,320 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

o/s/f floor panel corroded

steering rack has slight oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 2,339 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 2,339 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2012 380 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2009 370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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HKK 246V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 HKK 246V, 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 HKK 246V registered?

HKK 246V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 December 1979.

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