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JVO 811V

1980 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,217 mi
Last recorded81,217 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVO 811V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 81,217 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 81,217 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2015 79,627 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 12 May 2015 79,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

play in steering rack

Pass 21 May 2014 78,093 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 20 May 2013 76,434 miles

condition of both headlamp

corrosion on floors

corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes borderline

Pass 23 May 2012 73,384 miles

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on main brake pipes

n/s/f floor to sill

wear in rack

Fail 18 Apr 2012 73,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on main brake pipe

n/s/f floor to sill

wear in rack

Pass 18 Apr 2011 70,641 miles

o/s and n/s corrosion on outter sills

o/s/f and n/s/f play in wheel bearings

Fail 19 Apr 2010 66,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

condition of front brake hoses

corrosion on floors to sills

corrosion on front brake pipes

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion on rear of main brake pipes

Pass 19 Apr 2010 66,951 miles

condition of front brake hoses

corrosion on floors to sills

corrosion on front brake pipes

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion on rear of main brake pipes

Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,403 miles

condition of both outer sills

corrosion around both rear leaf spring mountings

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe to master cylinder

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on o/s/r axle brake pipe

play in both front wheel bearings

play in lower steering column to rack

play in steering rack

uneven wear o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 14 Apr 2008 59,020 miles

corrosion on front brake pipes

wear on front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Apr 2007 53,859 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 48,615 miles

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

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)

nearside rear leaf spring rubber mounting slight split

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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JVO 811V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JVO 811V, 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 JVO 811V registered?

JVO 811V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 June 1980.

Is JVO 811V safe to buy?

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