MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,749 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear bumper damaged
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
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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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.
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DWS 643W is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 November 1980.
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