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DCV 589V

1980 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,878 mi
Last recorded56,878 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCV 589V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2025 56,878 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 56,818 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 56,735 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 56,656 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 56,408 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 56,372 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 56,247 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 56,087 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,896 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 55,760 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f sill corroded not in a prescibed area

Pass 28 Sep 2011 54,655 miles

front inner wings corroded not in a prescribed area

o/s outer sill corroded not in a prescribed area

Pass 30 Sep 2010 54,188 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded not within priscribed area

n/s/r leaf spring corroded

o/s seal corroded but not within prescribed area

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area

o/s/r leaf spring corroded

vehicle chassis corroded but not weakend

Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 53,262 miles

OSF sill holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 16 Jan 2008 52,740 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 52,217 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 51,657 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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DCV 589V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DCV 589V, 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 DCV 589V registered?

DCV 589V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 January 1980.

Is DCV 589V safe to buy?

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