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HVW 193T

1979 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,036 mi
Last recorded59,036 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVW 193T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2024 59,036 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 58,834 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 58,380 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appear to have been under sealed in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,914 miles

all underside appears to have been under sealed in places

Pass 2 May 2018 57,669 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 57,343 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 57,080 miles

slight bind on offside rear handbrake.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,744 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 Jan 2014 56,031 miles

underside of vehicle has been underseal in places

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,445 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 11 Jan 2012 54,655 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,659 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,476 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 52,578 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 52,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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HVW 193T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HVW 193T, 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 HVW 193T registered?

HVW 193T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 July 1979.

Is HVW 193T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVW 193T shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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