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OMB 165V

1979 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,323 mi
Last recorded55,323 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMB 165V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 55,323 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 54,885 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 53,940 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 53,758 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale lamp not working

Fail 25 May 2016 53,758 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale lamp not working

Pass 16 Dec 2014 53,166 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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OMB 165V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OMB 165V, 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 OMB 165V registered?

OMB 165V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 August 1979.

Is OMB 165V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMB 165V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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