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KLG 408T

1979 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,145 mi
Last recorded66,145 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLG 408T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 66,145 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,734 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 65,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid level low

o/s/r tyre cracking/perished

Pass 18 May 2013 62,628 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 60,884 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 55,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

steering rack is worn

Fail 25 Nov 2010 55,786 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

steering rack is worn

Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,417 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 52,415 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 49,196 miles

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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KLG 408T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KLG 408T, 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 KLG 408T registered?

KLG 408T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is KLG 408T safe to buy?

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