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HSU 837T

1979 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,873 mi
Last recorded9,873 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSU 837T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 9,873 miles

both front inner wings and rear wheel arches showing corrosion

o/s/f floor corroded and holed but not in testable area

Fail 12 Jan 2010 9,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front inner wings and rear wheel arches showing corrosion

o/s/f floor corroded and holed but not in testable area

Pass 1 Dec 2008 9,710 miles

advise both front floors holed but not in testable areas. both inner wings showing corrosion just acceptable both rear arches repaired with filler

Pass 16 Jan 2008 9,490 miles

o/s/f floor corroded but not in testable area

Pass 26 Jan 2007 94,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front floor corroded but not testable

Fail 9 Jan 2007

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

Nearside 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 Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 9,420 miles

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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HSU 837T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HSU 837T, 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 HSU 837T registered?

HSU 837T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 26 April 1979.

Is HSU 837T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSU 837T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HSU 837T have outstanding finance?

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