MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,136 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight rust on both front floor panels
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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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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