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KMC 737W

1980 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,228 mi
Last recorded12,228 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMC 737W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 12,228 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 12,228 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 1,636 miles

rear wiper blade split - slight rear axle oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 1,199 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear differential damp

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Sep 2012 774 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 425 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 10 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 99,671 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise,corrosion sills and floor,rear axle leaking,radiator leaking,oil leak.split o\s\f inner wing,n\s\f headlamp holed.slight play front wheel bearings.

Pass 21 Jun 2008 99,123 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 98,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to both inner front sills to floors but not within prescribed areas

front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2006 88,858 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 88,858 miles

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

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

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

both sills rusted though at front

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

play in both front wheel bearings

play in stearing rack

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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KMC 737W is a 1980 Ford Capri in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KMC 737W, 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 KMC 737W registered?

KMC 737W is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 October 1980.

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