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KYD 304V

1979 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

10,844 mi
Last recorded10,844 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYD 304V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 10,844 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes on rear axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 9,785 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 8,517 miles

slight oil leak from diff on rear axle

Fail 1 Jul 2024 8,503 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from diff on rear axle

Pass 12 Jul 2018 104,545 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded not yet within a Perscribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2017 94,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Offside Rear axle/ hub seal leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 81,036 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,554 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 64,415 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 61,420 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,420 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2009 58,293 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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KYD 304V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KYD 304V, 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 KYD 304V registered?

KYD 304V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is KYD 304V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYD 304V shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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