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NLA 802V

1980 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,855 mi
Last recorded59,855 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLA 802V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 59,855 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,692 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 59,524 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 59,099 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 59,099 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 58,286 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 55,270 miles

N/S/R Brake binding slightly

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Mar 2015 56,270 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

N/S/R Brake binding slightly

Slight play in steering rack

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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NLA 802V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NLA 802V, 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 NLA 802V registered?

NLA 802V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 May 1980.

Is NLA 802V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLA 802V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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