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VHW 867T

1979 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,907 mi
Last recorded58,907 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHW 867T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 58,907 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 58,850 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested Misfire casuing smoke - emissions test aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak Signs of coolant leak around thermostat housing and water pump ()

Offside Front Coil spring skipping in holder

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,543 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 58,539 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 58,447 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 58,445 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Battery insecure.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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VHW 867T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VHW 867T, 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

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What year was VHW 867T registered?

VHW 867T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 February 1979.

Is VHW 867T safe to buy?

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