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TJY 196T

1979 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,631 mi
Last recorded58,631 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJY 196T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 58,631 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 58,618 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion chassis leg at fuel pipes (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at strut top mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at seat belt anchorage point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bellow rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front of chassis leg (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at strut top mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill area (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 58,056 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 57,817 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 57,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,288 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 55,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 May 2011 54,790 miles

vehicle starting to emit visual smoke

Pass 26 May 2010 52,059 miles

corroded hole o/s/f floor

n/s/f track control arm bush has slight movement

Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,417 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

cant see brake pipes and underbody due to underseal

cant see welding due to underseal

Fail 22 May 2009 50,397 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

cant see brake pipes and underbody due to underseal

Pass 15 May 2008 49,756 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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TJY 196T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TJY 196T, 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 TJY 196T registered?

TJY 196T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 June 1979.

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