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JVX 431V

1979 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,115 mi
Last recorded57,115 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVX 431V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 57,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 57,115 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on l/h lock (4.1.D.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front wheels / tyres very close to front struts

Pass 1 Dec 2015 54,508 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 54,103 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,955 miles

both front tyres sidewall badly cracked and perished

Fail 17 Sep 2013 53,954 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres sidewall badly cracked and perished

Pass 20 Aug 2012 53,699 miles

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

all tyres perished

Fail 13 Aug 2012 53,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

all tyres perished

Pass 27 Sep 2011 52,276 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 52,276 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,650 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

unable to check sills for corosion sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2009 49,769 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2009 49,765 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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JVX 431V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JVX 431V, 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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JVX 431V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 September 1979.

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