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EYO 245V

1980 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

14,408 mi
Last recorded14,408 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYO 245V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 14,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

various corrosion underneath

Fail 3 Apr 2012 14,339 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all tyres getting low/perishing/have cuts dont look to cords

batt insecure

exhausht rubbers deteriating/one mount missing

play in front and rear anti roll bar bushes/links etc

springs coroding

various brake pipes/ferrules corroding hoses deteriating.

various holes not in criteria

various parts exhausht deteriating/minor leak gasses

wiring under bonnet insecure

Fail 18 Aug 2010 14,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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EYO 245V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 EYO 245V, 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 EYO 245V registered?

EYO 245V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 June 1980.

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