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OEC 891V

1979 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,291 mi
Last recorded42,291 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEC 891V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 42,291 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 41,979 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 41,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 41,700 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 41,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 41,380 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 40,952 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 40,952 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 40,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 40,522 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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OEC 891V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OEC 891V, 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

How do I check the history of OEC 891V?

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What year was OEC 891V registered?

OEC 891V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 September 1979.

Is OEC 891V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEC 891V shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OEC 891V have outstanding finance?

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