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WCP 666V

1979 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,567 mi
Last recorded51,567 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCP 666V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 51,567 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 51,553 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 51,458 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater fitted but not working nearside front

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 51,458 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater fitted but not working nearside front

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,625 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 50,997 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 50,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 49,165 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 49,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 48,007 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 48,007 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre underinflated

Pass 3 Jul 2012 46,782 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 46,782 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre flat

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 44,730 miles

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

Nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre underinflated

Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,740 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2010 43,740 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2009 43,245 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 43,245 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,835 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2007 42,116 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Jul 2006 41,634 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WCP 666V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WCP 666V, 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 WCP 666V registered?

WCP 666V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 August 1979.

Is WCP 666V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCP 666V shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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