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LPP 35V

1980 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,150 mi
Last recorded54,150 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPP 35V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 54,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside exhaust box holed and blowing

play from nearside front inner steering tie rod

slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,953 miles

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

Nearside inner steering arm has slight play

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

nearside outer anti roll bar bush slightly worn

Fail 7 Jul 2011 53,952 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake disc coroded

nearside inner steering arm has slight play

nearside outer anti roll bar bush slightly worn

offside front brake disc coroded

offside rear fog light not working

Pass 8 Jun 2006 53,898 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 53,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 15 May 2006 53,897 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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LPP 35V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LPP 35V, 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 LPP 35V registered?

LPP 35V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 January 1980.

Is LPP 35V safe to buy?

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