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LFK 900V

1980 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,214 mi
Last recorded42,214 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFK 900V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 42,214 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 42,076 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 41,977 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 41,535 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 40,782 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 39,820 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 39,816 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring anchor mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 38,075 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 87,003 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 35,768 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 84,691 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 33,920 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 32,916 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,934 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 31,043 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 29,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

heavey corrosion out side prescribed areas no RfR's found

some prescribed areas heavely welded an d undersealed no RfR's found

Fail 18 Jul 2009 28,832 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,123 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 27,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 25,984 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 25,984 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

extensive corrosion, welding repair and underseal on underside of vehicle.

minimal reserve travel on park brake lever.

Pass 8 Jul 2006 24,650 miles

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

Vehicle under side heavely under sealed, no weakness or RFR's found at the time of test using corrosion assesment tool

n/s front floor pan corroded & holed, but not in a prescribed area

Pass 3 Aug 2005 22,817 miles

Hand brake close to full travel

passanger side front floor and sill corroded not 30cm priscribed area, no RFR's found at time of test

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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LFK 900V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LFK 900V, 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 LFK 900V registered?

LFK 900V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is LFK 900V safe to buy?

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