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EML 632V

1980 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,849 mi
Last recorded86,849 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEML 632V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 86,849 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jun 2016 86,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2015 86,580 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 86,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 86,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight leak around power steering / auto box oil lines

water pump leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2012 85,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear diff leaking

slight exhaust blow front/center join

Pass 2 Apr 2011 84,774 miles

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

water pump leaking

Fail 26 Mar 2011 84,774 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

water pump leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2007 84,694 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 84,602 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 84,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EML 632V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EML 632V, 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 EML 632V registered?

EML 632V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 June 1980.

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