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LLC 343V

1980 Ford Capri

Beige Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,874 mi
Last recorded49,874 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLC 343V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 49,874 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 48,863 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 47,625 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 46,530 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 45,005 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 44,406 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 43,800 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

various chassis repairs all seam welded and covered in black wax oil

Fail 29 Aug 2018 42,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

various chassis repairs all seam welded and covered in black wax oil

Fail 21 Aug 2018 42,327 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 41,313 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 40,782 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,777 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 39,770 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 39,253 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 38,007 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 38,007 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,445 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 36,445 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 35,131 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,343 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 33,498 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 32,846 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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LLC 343V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Beige with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LLC 343V, 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 LLC 343V registered?

LLC 343V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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The MOT history for LLC 343V shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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