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HHD 161W

1980 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,470 mi
Last recorded19,470 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHD 161W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 19,470 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 19,223 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 19,076 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 18,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 18,838 miles

Fuel pipe insecure front (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 18,658 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 18,277 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 18,015 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 17,727 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 17,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 17,387 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 16,020 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 15,194 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 15,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,108 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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HHD 161W is a 1980 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HHD 161W, 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 HHD 161W registered?

HHD 161W is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 October 1980.

Is HHD 161W safe to buy?

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