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VUD 911T

1979 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,292 mi
Last recorded69,292 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUD 911T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2018 69,292 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 68,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 68,506 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 67,765 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 67,765 miles

Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 67,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tracking is out on front wheels

Fail 23 Oct 2009 67,457 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tracking is out on front wheels

Pass 3 Jul 2008 66,099 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

lock tabs on antiroll bar are not locked over.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 66,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

lock tabs on antiroll bar are not locked over.

Pass 7 Jul 2007 64,594 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 64,570 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 64,095 miles

battery insecure

Fail 10 Jun 2006 64,077 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2005 63,506 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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VUD 911T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VUD 911T, 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 VUD 911T registered?

VUD 911T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 May 1979.

Is VUD 911T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUD 911T shows 14 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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