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LME 35

1979 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,460 mi
Last recorded23,460 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLME 35
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 23,460 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 23,454 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 23,400 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 22,400 miles

Front suspension bushes deteriorated.

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

Possible coolant leak.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met (52%).

Slight air leak heard around servo area when brake pedal depressed.

Fail 2 Oct 2019 22,400 miles

Front suspension bushes deteriorated.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Possible coolant leak.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met (52%).

Slight air leak heard around servo area when brake pedal depressed.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 20,651 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 18,759 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 17,619 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 16,486 miles

Front track control arm bushes deteriorated.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 15,535 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 15,477 miles

antiroll bar bushhes on bottom arms perished

corrosion on inner wings and under body

head lights condensation on lenses

play in steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2010 15,477 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

antiroll bar bushhes on bottom arms perished

corrosion on inner wings and under body

head lights condensation on lenses

play in steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2008 15,386 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 15,045 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 15,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Play in steering rack ends

Pass 7 Apr 2006 14,026 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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LME 35 is a 1979 Ford Capri in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LME 35, 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 LME 35 registered?

LME 35 is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 December 1979.

Is LME 35 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LME 35 shows 16 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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