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PVL 811V

1980 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,650 mi
Last recorded75,650 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVL 811V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 75,650 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 74,727 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 74,667 miles

CORROSION AROUND LEAF SPRING MOUNTS...

CORROSION IN BOTH LOWER SILL PANELS...

CORROSION IN FRONT INNER WING PANELS...

ENGINE OIL SUMP RUSTY...

FRONT BRAKE DISC BACKING PLATES RUSTY...

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

REAR LEAF SPRING LOWERING BLOCKS FITTED...

Fail 21 Jun 2018 74,635 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle under sealed

vehicle underside rusty

Pass 31 May 2017 74,586 miles

corrosion to underside, inner sills/floor

Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,004 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 71,004 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 68,141 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 9 Aug 2013 68,141 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2012 65,118 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 65,118 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 64,678 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 63,934 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 63,931 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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PVL 811V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PVL 811V, 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 PVL 811V registered?

PVL 811V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is PVL 811V safe to buy?

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