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HGM 477W

1980 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,491 mi
Last recorded22,491 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGM 477W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 22,491 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 21,337 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 21,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 21,180 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 20,760 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 20,743 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,664 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 20,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 19,780 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,175 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 19,155 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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HGM 477W is a 1980 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HGM 477W, 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 HGM 477W registered?

HGM 477W is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 September 1980.

Is HGM 477W safe to buy?

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