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PLG 626V

1979 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLG 626V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020
Pass 10 Jan 2019

car floor pan has had lots of welding in the past and under sealed

Fail 10 Jan 2019

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

car floor pan has had lots of welding in the past and under sealed

Pass 5 Jan 2018

car under body has been heavily welded and under sealed in the past

Pass 29 Dec 2016

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated rack boot small end cracking (2.2.D.2d)

car under body heavily under sealed and welded

Fail 29 Dec 2016

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated rack boot small end cracking (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

car under body heavily under sealed and welded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,499 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 50,152 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,290 miles

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

handbrake has some reserve travel but could be adjusted

lots of slight corrosion and welding carried out previously

Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,242 miles

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

excessive welding repairs to n/s and o/s front inner wings and strut mounts

n/s front floor to sill holed,n/s front floor pan holed

o/s front floor and floor to sill rust and holed,n/s and o/s rear inner wing panels holed,

Fail 23 Feb 2009 46,240 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

excessive welding repairs to n/s and o/s front inner wings and strut mounts

n/s front floor to sill holed,n/s front floor pan holed

o/s front floor and floor to sill rust and holed,n/s and o/s rear inner wing panels holed,

Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,844 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 35,305 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 34,089 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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PLG 626V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PLG 626V, 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 PLG 626V registered?

PLG 626V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 October 1979.

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The MOT history for PLG 626V shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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