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JPS 79

1975 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,409 mi
Last recorded1,409 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1975 Ford Capri55,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPS 79
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 1,409 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 1,403 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 1,397 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 1,397 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 1,385 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 1,378 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 1,376 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 1,375 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 1,375 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 1,375 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 1,161 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 703 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 658 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 620 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 514 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 211 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 7 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 May 2009 7 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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JPS 79 is a 1975 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1975 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 55,668 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 JPS 79, 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 51 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JPS 79?

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What year was JPS 79 registered?

JPS 79 is a 1975 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 September 1975.

Is JPS 79 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPS 79 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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