MOT Status
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22,491 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for HGM 477W shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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