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XJX 520V

1979 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

29,932 mi
Last recorded29,932 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJX 520V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 29,932 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Leafsprings slightly corroded

innersills showing slight corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2020 29,465 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 29,465 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 28,622 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 27,618 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 27,618 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 26,963 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 26,519 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 26,519 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,832 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 24,924 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 24,651 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 23,825 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 22,381 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 21,073 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 20,052 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 199,119 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 18,558 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 18,064 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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XJX 520V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XJX 520V, 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 XJX 520V registered?

XJX 520V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 October 1979.

Is XJX 520V safe to buy?

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