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OLY 622W

1980 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,640 mi
Last recorded12,640 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLY 622W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 12,640 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 11,980 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 11,944 miles

Offside Front Inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2015 11,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 8,172 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 8,172 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 5,478 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 5,194 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 4,423 miles

nearside front/centre outer floor to inner sill slightly corroded.

slight fluctuating to front brake readings (rbt).

surface rust on nearside rear floor pan.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 4,419 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

slight fluctuating to front brake readings (rbt).

surface rust on nearside rear floor pan.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 3,889 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 3,188 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 3,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 1,260 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 99,375 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 99,375 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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OLY 622W is a 1980 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OLY 622W, 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 OLY 622W registered?

OLY 622W is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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