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MND 189W

1980 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,537 mi
Last recorded33,537 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMND 189W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,537 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 33,537 miles

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

x2 front wheel bearings slight

Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,535 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 33,534 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 33,532 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 33,532 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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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MND 189W is a 1980 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MND 189W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MND 189W registered?

MND 189W is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 August 1980.

Is MND 189W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MND 189W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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