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HDC 353V

1980 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,156 mi
Last recorded72,156 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDC 353V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 72,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 69,740 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 69,069 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 69,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2017 68,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2017 68,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high dip (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high dip (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 66,641 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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HDC 353V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HDC 353V, 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 HDC 353V registered?

HDC 353V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is HDC 353V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDC 353V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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