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LHH 174W

1980 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,450 mi
Last recorded92,450 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHH 174W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 92,450 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

gearbox and rear diff oil leaks

offside rear bump stop missing

surface corosion in places on underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Sep 2011 92,450 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

gearbox and rear diff oil leaks

offside rear bump stop missing

surface corosion in places on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2009 92,282 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 92,282 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 92,012 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 91,783 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 91,629 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 91,424 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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LHH 174W is a 1980 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LHH 174W, 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 LHH 174W registered?

LHH 174W is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 September 1980.

Is LHH 174W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHH 174W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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