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LGW 647W

1980 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,898 mi
Last recorded73,898 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGW 647W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 73,898 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 73,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 73,410 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,396 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 72,538 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 71,552 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 71,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 69,339 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 69,339 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,175 miles

offside outer sill corroded and holed, but outwith prescribed zones

Fail 22 Jul 2010 68,175 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

offside outer sill corroded and holed, but outwith prescribed zones

Pass 30 Jun 2009 67,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 67,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 67,319 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 66,832 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 66,832 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 65,386 miles

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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LGW 647W is a 1980 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LGW 647W, 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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LGW 647W is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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