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KRO 980V

1979 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,998 mi
Last recorded80,998 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRO 980V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 80,998 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,598 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 79,877 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,970 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 78,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 77,698 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 77,647 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013

Oil leak

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 75,269 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 25 May 2010 74,658 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 74,657 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 70,235 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 70,179 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 68,495 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 68,495 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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KRO 980V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KRO 980V, 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 KRO 980V registered?

KRO 980V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 November 1979.

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