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HNF 429V

1979 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,250 mi
Last recorded69,250 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNF 429V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,250 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight bind at o/s front

Pass 1 Mar 2012 63,536 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2012 63,515 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

fog lamp tell tale doesnt work

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front floor corroded and holed

Fail 23 Jul 2009 63,486 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

rear fog light tell tale not working

Pass 24 Jul 2008 62,380 miles

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

rear brake hose ferrule corroded

steerring rack offside mounting bush rubber soft

Fail 21 Jul 2008 62,380 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

rear brake hose ferrule corroded

steerring rack offside mounting bush rubber soft

Pass 30 May 2007 60,369 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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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HNF 429V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HNF 429V, 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 HNF 429V registered?

HNF 429V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is HNF 429V safe to buy?

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