MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,066 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3 branch manifold (7.1.2)
Rear offside tyre is perishing
Battery insecure
n/s & o/s exhaust tailpipes corroded
some corrosion to front of n/s outer sill
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Battery insecure
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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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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EJL 636V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 April 1980.
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