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ACW 78V

1980 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,496 mi
Last recorded57,496 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACW 78V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 57,496 miles

Offside Front inner sill corrosion

Offside Rear corrosion

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 55,385 miles

slight surface corrosion to underbody advise oil spray or similar

suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,379 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all tyres slightly cracking on side walls

both inner wings have been welded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 55,345 miles

front n/s and o/s inner wing tops have been welded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,320 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 55,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

drivers door has excessive corrosion

front n/s and o/s lower body/wheel arch area corroded

very slight play to o/s steering rack assemble

Pass 6 May 2008 55,292 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

undervehicle extremely dry and rusty.

Pass 30 May 2007 55,284 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 55,258 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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ACW 78V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 59,462 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 ACW 78V, 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 46 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ACW 78V registered?

ACW 78V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 April 1980.

Is ACW 78V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACW 78V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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