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JLK 777V

1979 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,139 mi
Last recorded29,139 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLK 777V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 29,139 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 29,139 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2016 28,971 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 28,971 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 28,912 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 28,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 26,823 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 26,701 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 22,649 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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JLK 777V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Orange with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JLK 777V, 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 JLK 777V registered?

JLK 777V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 August 1979.

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