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OJN 924V

1980 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,456 mi
Last recorded79,456 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJN 924V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 79,456 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 79,456 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 May 2017 79,386 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 79,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 79,329 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 79,301 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 79,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,476 miles

advice nearside lower arm bolt not long enough to reach lock nut

advice slight leak on power steering pump

Fail 5 Jun 2014 77,476 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advice nearside lower arm bolt not long enough to reach lock nut

advice slight leak on power steering pump

Pass 2 May 2013 76,727 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 76,054 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 5 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 4,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front strut top slightly corroded

nearside rear chassis at spring hanger previously welded - repairs appear sound

speedo drive cable sitting on exhaust

Fail 5 Jun 2008 4,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear chassis at spring hanger previously welded - repairs appear sound

offside front tyre perishing / nearside front tyre underinflated?

slightly lower effort to nearside park brake

speedo drive cable sitting on exhaust

Fail 25 Apr 2008 4,376 miles

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

battery insecure

nearside rear rubber suspension bump stop not fitted

pas noisey and slightly notchy

slight play in nearside front hub

speedo cable rubbing on exhaust system (melted )

vehicle has 2 different vin numbers displayed

Pass 16 Mar 2007 1,577 miles

n/s rear arch rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2007 1,573 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

gear box poorly mounted

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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OJN 924V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Orange with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OJN 924V, 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 OJN 924V registered?

OJN 924V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 June 1980.

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