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EYV 409V

1980 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,289 mi
Last recorded1,289 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYV 409V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 1,289 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 653 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 100,150 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 99,774 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 99,299 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 99,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/front tyre has age related cracking to tread

vin number taken directly from v5c as only proof of identity, no vin plate found on vehicle

Fail 30 Sep 2008 98,598 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corrosion in offside floor pan (not within 30cm of prescribed area)

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 30 Sep 2008 98,598 miles

corrosion in offside floor pan (not within 30cm of prescribed area)

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 2 Oct 2007 98,121 miles

Nearside and Offside front floorpans corroded and weak

Pass 14 Sep 2006 96,414 miles

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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EYV 409V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EYV 409V, 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 EYV 409V registered?

EYV 409V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 April 1980.

Is EYV 409V safe to buy?

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