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WFV 61V

1979 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,304 mi
Last recorded70,304 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFV 61V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 70,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 69,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 69,313 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 67,999 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 67,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 65,501 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 65,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 63,992 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes have slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 32,888 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes have slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 62,072 miles

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 59,889 miles

slight oil leak n/s/r hub

Pass 6 Dec 2012 54,622 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 49,372 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front inner wings corroded

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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WFV 61V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WFV 61V, 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 WFV 61V registered?

WFV 61V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 November 1979.

Is WFV 61V safe to buy?

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