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JHK 396V

1979 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,937 mi
Last recorded78,937 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHK 396V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 78,937 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 77,871 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 77,871 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 77,643 miles

slight misting of oil on sump.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 77,019 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,187 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,233 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 59,231 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 67,638 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 55,997 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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JHK 396V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JHK 396V, 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 JHK 396V registered?

JHK 396V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is JHK 396V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHK 396V shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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