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KRH 852V

1979 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,758 mi
Last recorded43,758 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRH 852V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 43,758 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 43,758 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 43,385 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 43,063 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 43,063 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 42,966 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 42,966 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 42,785 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 42,423 miles

slight corrosin to nearside front sill to floor section but not prescribed area

Pass 17 Dec 2013 42,216 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 41,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 41,633 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 41,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

vechicle underbody is geting corroded but is not holed.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,514 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 41,351 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 41,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 41,071 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 40,796 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 40,527 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 39,968 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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KRH 852V is a 1979 Ford Capri in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KRH 852V, 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 KRH 852V registered?

KRH 852V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 November 1979.

Is KRH 852V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRH 852V shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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