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EJL 636V

1980 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,066 mi
Last recorded114,066 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJL 636V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 114,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component multiple components (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 107,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 101,854 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear anti-roll bar rubbing on axle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 101,854 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joins on silencers (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear anti-roll bar rubbing on axle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 97,233 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both exhaust front pipes corroded

oil leak on engine and gearbox

Fail 24 Oct 2016 97,233 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both exhaust front pipes corroded

oil leak on engine and gearbox

Pass 28 Oct 2015 93,528 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 93,528 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3 branch manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 89,617 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 81,170 miles

Rear offside tyre is perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2011 80,813 miles

Battery insecure

n/s & o/s exhaust tailpipes corroded

some corrosion to front of n/s outer sill

Fail 16 Aug 2011 80,804 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2010 80,521 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 80,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 80,437 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 80,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 80,625 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 80,623 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 78,227 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 78,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 78,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing

small chips in screen

Pass 29 Apr 2006 75,448 miles

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

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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EJL 636V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EJL 636V, 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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What year was EJL 636V registered?

EJL 636V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 April 1980.

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