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FRN 376W

1980 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,688 mi
Last recorded93,688 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRN 376W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 93,688 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding

Gearbox oil leak

Oil leak

body work in very poor condition

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 28 Jul 2011 93,688 miles

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

Alternator belt loose/slipping

Both front brakes slightly binding

Gearbox oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

body work in very poor condition

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Jul 2010 93,165 miles

all outer wings badly corroded / holed

body around both nearside front door mountings corroded / holed

both front inner wheel arches badly corroded / holed

both front inner wings badly corroded / holed

drivers door in poor condition / badly corroded

front panel behind front bumper badly corroded / holed

general condition of vehicle very poor

nearside front door sill step corroded / holed

nearside number plate lamp lens missing

offside front floor badly corroded / holed

slight play and harshness in both front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Jul 2010 93,142 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

all outer wings badly corroded / holed

body around both nearside front door mountings corroded / holed

both front inner wheel arches badly corroded / holed

both front inner wings badly corroded / holed

drivers door in poor condition / badly corroded

front panel behind front bumper badly corroded / holed

general condition of vehicle very poor

nearside front door sill step corroded / holed

nearside number plate lamp lens missing

offside front floor badly corroded / holed

slight play and harshness in both front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jul 2009 92,530 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 92,530 miles

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

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

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

Nearside inner wing/inner wheel arch badly corroded

Offside and nearside front panel and area behind headlight mounts corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2008 91,800 miles

both front inner wings badly corroded and holed

nearside front door hinge mounting pillar corroded and holed

nearside front outer sill corroded and holed

offside front sill step holed and corroded

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jul 2008 91,800 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front inner wings badly corroded and holed

nearside front door hinge mounting pillar corroded and holed

nearside front outer sill corroded and holed

offside front sill step holed and corroded

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2007 91,030 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 91,028 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front inner wings / floor excessively corroded (not in prescribed area)

nearside windscreen has light scratching

Pass 28 Jul 2006 90,186 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 90,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FRN 376W is a 1980 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FRN 376W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FRN 376W registered?

FRN 376W is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 December 1980.

Is FRN 376W safe to buy?

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