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JVF 13V

1979 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,974 mi
Last recorded81,974 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2005
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVF 13V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2005 81,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front panel rusted front floor holed - not in prescribed area. Near side front and rear bumper end missing. os & ns rear wheel arches rusted

Fail 18 Jun 2005 81,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front panel rusted

n/s front and rear bumper ends missing

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches rusted

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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JVF 13V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JVF 13V, 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 JVF 13V registered?

JVF 13V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 November 1979.

Is JVF 13V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVF 13V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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