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DWS 643W

1980 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,749 mi
Last recorded73,749 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWS 643W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 73,749 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 71,424 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 65,188 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 55,885 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 46,640 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,795 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 29,414 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 20,777 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 20,770 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 8,670 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 8,667 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 98,418 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 97,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear bumper damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2011 97,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2010 98,950 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 98,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 85,043 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NOISEY

BOTH SIDES REAR CHASSIS RAILS CORRODING WITH AGE

ENGINE BURNING OIL SLIGHTLY

NEAR SIDE FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES SPLIT AT THE ENDS

Fail 27 Aug 2009 85,043 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

BOTH SIDES FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NOISEY

BOTH SIDES REAR CHASSIS RAILS CORRODING WITH AGE

ENGINE BURNING OIL SLIGHTLY

NEAR SIDE FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES SPLIT AT THE ENDS

Pass 5 Aug 2008 78,872 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both side under sills corroded

brake servo has slight corrsion

front cross member has slight corsion

oil leak

steering racks rubber bushes have slight movement

Fail 4 Aug 2008 78,872 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both side under sills corroded

brake servo has slight corrsion

front cross member has slight corsion

oil leak

steering racks rubber bushes have slight movement

Pass 4 Aug 2007 72,743 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 72,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 72,439 miles

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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DWS 643W is a 1980 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DWS 643W, 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 DWS 643W registered?

DWS 643W is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 November 1980.

Is DWS 643W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWS 643W shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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