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OLM 646W

1980 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,006 mi
Last recorded97,006 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLM 646W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 97,006 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 96,006 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Nearside low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp not working Nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 95,708 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 9 Mar 2024 94,334 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 92,447 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 91,765 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 90,916 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 90,740 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 90,732 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 90,291 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 89,528 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 89,524 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 88,447 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Idle speed high

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, but not within 30cm of the body mountings

Fail 19 Jan 2017 88,447 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Idle speed high

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, but not within 30cm of the body mountings

Pass 16 May 2014 88,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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OLM 646W is a 1980 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OLM 646W, 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 OLM 646W registered?

OLM 646W is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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