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TJW 36D

1979 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,563 mi
Last recorded53,563 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJW 36D
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,563 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres, cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 53,542 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres, cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 53,538 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 53,536 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 53,305 miles

Slight oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front tyres perishing on inner edges

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,385 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,889 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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TJW 36D is a 1979 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 TJW 36D, 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 TJW 36D registered?

TJW 36D is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 June 1979.

Is TJW 36D safe to buy?

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