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XOW 218V

1979 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,136 mi
Last recorded25,136 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOW 218V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 25,136 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 24,659 miles

slight rust on both front floor panels

Fail 5 Apr 2013 24,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight rust on both front floor panels

Pass 7 Mar 2012 22,872 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 22,872 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 22,269 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 20,874 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,980 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 18,980 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,563 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,441 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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XOW 218V is a 1979 Ford Capri in White with a 2,994cc 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 XOW 218V, 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 XOW 218V registered?

XOW 218V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 August 1979.

Is XOW 218V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOW 218V shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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