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XJX 961V

1979 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,572 mi
Last recorded68,572 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJX 961V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 68,572 miles

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

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 68,567 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2016 67,693 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 67,038 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 66,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 65,927 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 65,927 miles

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

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

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2009 65,749 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 64,139 miles

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

Rear Brake Imbalance. It would appear the rear brakes may require attention.

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 64,139 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake Imbalance. It would appear the rear brakes may require attention.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2006 63,960 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 961V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XJX 961V, 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 XJX 961V registered?

XJX 961V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 October 1979.

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