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VRN 928V

1979 Ford Capri

Beige Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,478 mi
Last recorded37,478 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRN 928V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2010 37,478 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because cross-ply tyres are fitted on a rear axle and a bias-belted tyres are fitted on the front axle. (4.1.A.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 37,478 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 36,466 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,466 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,074 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 34,738 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 34,738 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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VRN 928V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Beige with a 1,593cc 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 VRN 928V, 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 VRN 928V?

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What year was VRN 928V registered?

VRN 928V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 November 1979.

Is VRN 928V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRN 928V 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.

Does VRN 928V have outstanding finance?

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