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FOB 585V

1980 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,635 mi
Last recorded68,635 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOB 585V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 68,635 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 68,202 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 67,895 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 67,824 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 67,384 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 66,652 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,158 miles

Offside Crack in windscreen zone B

Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,727 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 64,967 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,785 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,469 miles

*** O/S/F UPPER WINDSCREEN CRACKED ***

*** PLAY IN O/S/F AND N/S/F HUBS/WHEEL BEARINGS ***

****** ENGINE LEAKING OIL ******

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 62,397 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

*** ENGINE OIL LEAKING ***

*** O/S/F UPPER WIND SCREEN CRACKED ***

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 56,815 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 56,809 miles

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

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

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

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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FOB 585V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Orange with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FOB 585V, 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 FOB 585V registered?

FOB 585V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 May 1980.

Is FOB 585V safe to buy?

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