MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Coolant leak engine ()
Central Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coolant leak engine ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear leaf springs becoming weak
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JFA 97V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,994cc 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 JFA 97V, 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 JFA 97V registered?
JFA 97V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 November 1979.
Is JFA 97V safe to buy?
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