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JMY 449V

1980 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,286 mi
Last recorded78,286 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMY 449V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 78,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant low

Fail 12 Apr 2018 78,271 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded "b"pillar and outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front mount(inner and outer sills,chassis and floor area) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front mount(inner and outer sills,floor and chassis area) (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer bushes and track control arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

General advanced corrosion in vehicle structure,benefit attention

Nearside Front Excess corrosion in floor and chassis,not in testable area.STRONGLY RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Excess corrosion in offside "a"pilar

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,936 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 77,936 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 77,396 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 77,396 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 73,802 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 73,473 miles

Headlights have been taped over as presenter has been unable to trace replacements, presenter has informed us that when headlights are obtained, he will come back and have them checked

car can only be used in good daylight to headlights are fitted

exhaust noisy, borederline pass, benefit given to presenter

Fail 7 May 2014 73,291 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r fllor has been repaired previously pleas check whilst spring mount repair

o/s side repeter u/s was not testable item to 1986

o/s/f inner wing/floor in poor condition due to corrosion & previous repairs rusting not considerd to be affecting perscibed area but recoommend repair

Pass 10 May 2013 67,325 miles

Front & rear vehicle bumpers not fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 7 May 2013 67,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front & rear vehicle bumpers not fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 May 2012 65,793 miles

both lower ball joint dust covers slightly detiorated

both rear lenses have been coated with a slight tinting agent in my view it does not alter the light brightness

slight noise from rear whilst rotating rear wheels believed to be diff noise

this vehicle has had a lot of welding to the floor.

Fail 14 May 2012 65,793 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

both lower ball joint dust covers slightly detiorated

both rear lenses have been coated with a slight tinting agent in my view it does not alter the light brightness

slight noise from rear whilst rotating rear wheels believed to be diff noise

this vehicle has had a lot of welding to the floor.

Pass 16 May 2011 64,334 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 64,314 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 63,379 miles

gearbox rear mounting rubber badly worn

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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JMY 449V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 JMY 449V, 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 JMY 449V registered?

JMY 449V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 June 1980.

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