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HPJ 828V

1980 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,930 mi
Last recorded90,930 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPJ 828V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 90,930 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 90,927 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake application uneven both (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven both (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 90,906 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 90,906 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 89,666 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 89,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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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HPJ 828V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HPJ 828V, 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 HPJ 828V registered?

HPJ 828V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 April 1980.

Is HPJ 828V safe to buy?

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