MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,416 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Wear to both front suspension sliding gland bushes
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Wear to both front suspension sliding gland bushes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Coolant leak
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Coolant leak
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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PLT 279W is a 1980 Ford Capri in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 PLT 279W, 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 PLT 279W registered?
PLT 279W is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 October 1980.
Is PLT 279W safe to buy?
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