CarVerify

Free Car Check

DTF 737V

1980 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

52,149 mi
Last recorded52,149 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTF 737V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 52,149 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 52,149 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 52,136 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various body/chassis corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2021 52,136 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various body / chassis heavily corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 52,071 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 52,019 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 51,829 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust mount starting to split

Offside Front inner wing/top suspension mount area starting to corrode

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jul 2016 51,797 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust mount starting to split

Offside Front inner wing/top suspension mount area starting to corrode

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 May 2015 51,494 miles

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

dip switch illuminates indicator when flash operated, rear exhaust rubber perrished but not broken

Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,010 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 50,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,423 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 50,111 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 49,571 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 49,298 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 48,601 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 48,601 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 47,972 miles

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

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

Oil leak

vehicle has had excessive welding

Fail 23 Jun 2007 47,945 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2006 47,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

vehicle has had excessive welding

Fail 10 Jun 2006 47,574 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

vehicle has had excessive welding

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
Full Ford Capri reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DTF 737V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DTF 737V, 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

How do I check the history of DTF 737V?

You can check the full history of DTF 737V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DTF 737V registered?

DTF 737V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 January 1980.

Is DTF 737V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTF 737V shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DTF 737V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DTF 737V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.