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PPR 994W

1980 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,451 mi
Last recorded53,451 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPR 994W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 May 2014 53,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2014 53,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 52,628 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 51,497 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,924 miles

front discs pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2010 14,633 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 14,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,699 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 99,288 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2007 92,186 miles

Offside Outer Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pas belt cracked

Slight play os rack

Fail 12 Mar 2007 92,186 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pas belt cracked

Slight play os rack

Pass 1 Apr 2006 86,217 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 86,217 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PPR 994W is a 1980 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PPR 994W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PPR 994W registered?

PPR 994W is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 October 1980.

Is PPR 994W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPR 994W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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