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MHK 445V

1980 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,364 mi
Last recorded80,364 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHK 445V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 80,364 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 80,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 79,756 miles

Both front doors corroded badly

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 79,756 miles

Both front doors corroded badly

Pass 30 Nov 2006 76,806 miles

Advisory notice on VT30 102154626397

Fail 20 Nov 2006 76,806 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

drivers door corroded near hinges

slight roughtness from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Nov 2005 72,522 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 72,454 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

small amount of corrosion in rear end of o/s sill

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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MHK 445V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MHK 445V, 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 MHK 445V registered?

MHK 445V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 January 1980.

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