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VWX 159R

1976 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,286 mi
Last recorded66,286 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Capri50,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWX 159R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 66,286 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,761 miles

front tyre profile different to rear.F 185/60/13. R185/70/13

rear brakes req attention

steering rack has slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f inner rack bushes. NOT mounting bushes

Pass 5 Apr 2012 65,547 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 65,077 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 64,240 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 64,240 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 63,298 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 61,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 58,833 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 58,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VWX 159R is a 1976 Ford Capri in Orange with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 50,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VWX 159R, 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 50 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 VWX 159R registered?

VWX 159R is a 1976 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 November 1976.

Is VWX 159R safe to buy?

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