MOT Status
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97,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Fog Tell Tale dim
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure under passenger foor. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure u bolts loose. (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure u bolts loose. (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements no tell tale on switch. (4.5.3 (a))
Nearside Front fuel pipe, rubber joints, under passenger floor in poor condition.
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber hanger splitting. (6.1.2 (a))
hazard warning switch. intermittent .
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MVS 273V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 MVS 273V, 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 MVS 273V registered?
MVS 273V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 April 1980.
Is MVS 273V safe to buy?
The MOT history for MVS 273V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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