MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,086 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking drum brake (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
exhaust systerm slightly deteriorated
all tyres have slight side wall cracks
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
all tyres have slight side wall cracks
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WFR 947V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WFR 947V, 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 WFR 947V registered?
WFR 947V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 November 1979.
Is WFR 947V safe to buy?
The MOT history for WFR 947V shows 12 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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