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JLD 259V

1979 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,788 mi
Last recorded94,788 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLD 259V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 94,788 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 94,788 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,745 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 94,736 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished 185/70/13 (4.1.D.1b)

All tyre valves deteriorated

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Jun 2012 94,655 miles

Minimum play in both steering rack ball sockets

Stone chip in windscreen zone A

exhaust mid /rear box mountings split

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished/ splitting 185/70/13

offside front headlamp tarnished

Fail 15 Jun 2012 94,655 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Stone chip in windscreen zone A

Minimum play in both steering rack ball sockets

exhaust mid /rear box mountings split

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished/ splitting 185/70/13

offside front headlamp tarnished

Pass 22 Jun 2011 94,654 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 94,654 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 94,634 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 94,623 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 94,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 94,507 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 94,311 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 93,901 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 93,901 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear tyre walls perished

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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JLD 259V is a 1979 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 JLD 259V, 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 JLD 259V registered?

JLD 259V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 September 1979.

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