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DCP 403V

1980 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,439 mi
Last recorded37,439 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCP 403V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 37,439 miles

under side of car undersealed

Pass 27 Aug 2013 35,788 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,991 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 32,405 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 32,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f inner wing corroded

n/s/r tyer cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 31,824 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 31,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 May 2006 31,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside outer sill cracked away from floor not within 30cm seat belt mounting.

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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DCP 403V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DCP 403V, 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 DCP 403V registered?

DCP 403V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is DCP 403V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCP 403V shows 9 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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