MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,286 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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.
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.
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)
gearbox rear mounting rubber badly worn
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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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JMY 449V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 June 1980.
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