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XBP 545V

1979 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,702 mi
Last recorded65,702 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBP 545V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,702 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 71,368 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

windscreen wipers poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2011 71,368 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

windscreen wipers poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2008 67,098 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 66,137 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 62,721 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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XBP 545V is a 1979 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XBP 545V, 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 XBP 545V registered?

XBP 545V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is XBP 545V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBP 545V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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