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WFB 293T

1979 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

18,961 mi
Last recorded18,961 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFB 293T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 18,961 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 18,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.101% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe from tank sender( metal pipe) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2015 17,372 miles

n/s floor & floor to sill corrododed.

o/s floor to sill corroded.

Fail 27 May 2015 17,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

n/s floor & floor to sill corrododed.

o/s floor to sill corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 15,557 miles

n/s/f floor corroded.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 15,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f floor corroded.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 14,137 miles

n/s floor to sill corroded.

Fail 21 Jun 2013 14,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

n/s floor to sill corroded.

Pass 16 May 2012 13,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f floor to sill slightly corroded.

Fail 8 May 2012 13,727 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f floor to sill slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 12,494 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 12,494 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 12,202 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 10,200 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 10,200 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 8,601 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 105,099 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 94,003 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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WFB 293T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WFB 293T, 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 WFB 293T registered?

WFB 293T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 May 1979.

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