MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,669 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside under wing inner arches corroded but not within prescribed areas and not exessive
coil springs corroded but complete
signs of weld repairs present
speedo drive seal leaking oil
under body is under sealed and difficult to inspect
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured under body (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area to under body (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area to under body (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside under wing inner arches corroded but not within prescribed areas and not exessive
coil springs corroded but complete
signs of weld repairs present
speedo drive seal leaking oil
under body is under sealed and difficult to inspect
Some welding jobs done satisfactory
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all welding coverd
ALL INNER SILL COVERED BY UNDERSILL
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all under body covered with undersill and wax oil
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MGT 77V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Blue with a 5,733cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 MGT 77V, 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 MGT 77V registered?
MGT 77V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 September 1979.
Is MGT 77V safe to buy?
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