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OLO 252W

1980 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,818 mi
Last recorded69,818 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLO 252W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2017 69,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r spring front mounting area corroded as marked inc bottom of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,029 miles

n/s/f roll bar bush has play on track control arm

n/s/r sill poor around front spring mounting

o/s rack boot poor

play both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,560 miles

General corrosion arround vehicle.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 48,849 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 48,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 88,271 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 79,406 miles

Front nearside and offside steering rack tie rods worn

Fail 17 Sep 2011 79,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front nearside and offside steering rack tie rods worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 71,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 71,804 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 71,557 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 55,268 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 63,470 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 60,964 miles

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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OLO 252W is a 1980 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OLO 252W, 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 OLO 252W registered?

OLO 252W is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 26 September 1980.

Is OLO 252W safe to buy?

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