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FYH 8V

1980 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,652 mi
Last recorded59,652 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYH 8V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 59,652 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted

both front lower wings have corrosion

both outer sills have surface corrosion

oil leaks

Fail 18 Jan 2020 59,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted

both front lower wings have corrosion

both outer sills have surface corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 26 Oct 2016 59,621 miles

n/side front + o/side rear tyres have aged cracks

outer sill panels corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 59,607 miles

both outer sills + front lower wings corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sill panels slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 59,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both outer sill panels surface corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2012 59,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sill panels slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 59,432 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 59,432 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sill panels slightly corroded inner and outer varous areas

Pass 21 Oct 2010 59,388 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Sep 2009 59,347 miles

n/s and o/s outer sill pannels surface corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2009 59,347 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s outer sill pannels surface corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2008 58,464 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 58,399 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 58,073 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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FYH 8V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FYH 8V, 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 FYH 8V registered?

FYH 8V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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