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UBG 880V

1979 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

2,410 mi
Last recorded2,410 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBG 880V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 2,410 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 2,361 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 1,083 miles

n/s rear upper wheel arch starting to corrode

o/s rear foreward spring hanger point starting to show signs of corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 1,062 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s rear upper wheel arch starting to corrode

o/s rear foreward spring hanger point starting to show signs of corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 31 May 2008 607 miles

Slight free play in near side inner steering rack joint

Fail 31 May 2008 607 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Slight free play in near side inner steering rack joint

Pass 24 Jun 2006 99,845 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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UBG 880V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UBG 880V, 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 UBG 880V?

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What year was UBG 880V registered?

UBG 880V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 December 1979.

Is UBG 880V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBG 880V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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