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XCN 307T

1979 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,153 mi
Last recorded47,153 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCN 307T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 47,153 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dip (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2017 47,001 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 46,997 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped across bulkhead (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake cable locking device missing clevis pin (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing clevis pin (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2016 46,190 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dip (1.7.5a)

windscreen washer bottle sight leak

Fail 4 May 2016 46,189 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dip (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,687 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 44,687 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

near side rear shock absorber semi siezed

Pass 16 May 2014 44,486 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak at radiator

Pass 16 May 2013 43,778 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 42,950 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 42,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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XCN 307T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XCN 307T, 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 XCN 307T registered?

XCN 307T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is XCN 307T safe to buy?

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