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NLB 90V

1980 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,288 mi
Last recorded85,288 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLB 90V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 85,288 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 85,086 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 85,081 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 85,081 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 85,055 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 8 Feb 2017 84,121 miles

Ball joint has slight play o/s inner rack ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,770 miles

Ball joint has slight play o/s/f inner rack ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 83,770 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper spring seat area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Power steering component(s) inappropriately repaired resavoir insecure (2.3.7)

Ball joint has slight play o/s/f inner rack ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 81,964 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 81,413 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 77,962 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 76,951 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play on off side front suspension damper rod

travel on foot brake

Pass 2 Mar 2010 75,470 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 72,735 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 72,732 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 34,872 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 34,872 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Battery insecure

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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NLB 90V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NLB 90V, 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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NLB 90V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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