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JGF 696T

1979 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,965 mi
Last recorded32,965 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGF 696T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 32,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 32,596 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens has water ingress (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 52% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 30,505 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 30,282 miles

Brake servo slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 30,142 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 30,142 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 30,118 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 30,118 miles

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 30,117 miles

Offside rear rubber bumper block corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2016 30,117 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside rear rubber bumper block corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,625 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust, close too Nearside rear Shocker and Tyre..

Fail 23 Apr 2014 29,586 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 29,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

SEta belts twisted, but still returning..Fuel cap seal perished..Rear bumper rubbers deteriorated..

Fail 10 Jul 2013 29,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

SEta belts twisted, but still returning..Fuel cap seal perished..Rear bumper rubbers deteriorated..

Pass 14 Jul 2012 28,927 miles

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 26,002 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 26,000 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 May 2010 25,260 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 25,260 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 25,205 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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JGF 696T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JGF 696T, 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 JGF 696T registered?

JGF 696T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 April 1979.

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