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JFA 146V

1979 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,193 mi
Last recorded78,193 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFA 146V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 78,193 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 78,192 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside rear bump stoppers missing

Under carriage undersealed

Pass 19 Jun 2012 78,100 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 77,650 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 75,779 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f front panel corroded/holed

Fail 23 Apr 2010 75,779 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

idle very poor

o/s/f front panel corroded/holed

Pass 8 May 2009 73,706 miles

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

bottom of front wings are corroded and a bit loose

complete exhaust system is corroded

radiator deteriating

Pass 9 May 2008 65,957 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 65,596 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 65,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 64,834 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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JFA 146V is a 1979 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JFA 146V, 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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JFA 146V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 November 1979.

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