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JEF 259W

1980 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,154 mi
Last recorded46,154 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEF 259W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 46,154 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 30,557 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 30,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2008 23,317 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all underbody brake pipes have some corrosion and been undersealed

brake servo corroded

driver's window frame insecure

in addition to prescribed areas underbody generally has had incorrect repair with fibreglass and filler in non-prescribed areas

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar/compliance bushes worn

nearside and offside front inner wings to outer wings corroded

nearside and offside rear brake backplates corroded

nearside and offside rear inner wings (non-load bearing) corroded and holed

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers corroded

offside 'A' post base corroded

rear bumper damaged

rear seat belts not fitted

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside

steering column universal joints have slight play

whole underbody heavily corroded and undersealed

Pass 24 Aug 2005 21,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on front wheel arches/door skins &rear valances

corrosion on o/s and n/s floor sections

corrosion on o/s and n/s inner sills to chassis

corrosion on o/s and n/s sills

front number plate cracked

o/s/f door frame weak

slight play in o/s and n/s steering arms

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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JEF 259W is a 1980 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JEF 259W, 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

How do I check the history of JEF 259W?

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What year was JEF 259W registered?

JEF 259W is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 August 1980.

Is JEF 259W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEF 259W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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