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WTF 793T

1979 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

3,858 mi
Last recorded3,858 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTF 793T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 3,858 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 2,523 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 1,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 340 miles

car heavily under sealed

rear valance / lower 3/4 panels corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 99,199 miles

o/s n/s/r inner panels showing corrosion not in prescribed area

Fail 3 Jul 2012 99,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

o/s n/s/r inner panels showing corrosion not in prescribed area

Pass 30 Jun 2011 97,353 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 97,351 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 95,143 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch cable wrongly routed and touching exhaust

Fail 16 Jun 2010 95,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch cable wrongly routed and touching exhaust

servo pipe insucure

Pass 17 Jun 2009 94,716 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 94,132 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nsf osf floor corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2005 92,018 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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WTF 793T is a 1979 Ford Capri in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WTF 793T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WTF 793T registered?

WTF 793T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 May 1979.

Is WTF 793T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTF 793T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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