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HED 340V

1980 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

85,302 mi
Last recorded85,302 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHED 340V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 85,302 miles

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

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

general corrosion to underside, steering, brake and suspension components.....

Fail 31 Aug 2017 85,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general corrosion to underside, steering, brake and suspension components.....

Fail 19 Jan 2017 85,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill to floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear lower quarter pannel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill to floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 85,203 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 85,194 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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HED 340V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 HED 340V, 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 HED 340V registered?

HED 340V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 February 1980.

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