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CAP 30S

1980 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,910 mi
Last recorded83,910 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAP 30S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 83,910 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 83,909 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 83,904 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 83,774 miles

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

Rear roll bar/bushes worn allowing slight movement

Rear tyres deteriorated

steering tight when turning right

Pass 18 Jul 2014 82,827 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 82,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 82,818 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,847 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 21,834 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CAP 30S is a 1980 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,994cc 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 CAP 30S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CAP 30S registered?

CAP 30S is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is CAP 30S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAP 30S 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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