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RYD 541W

1980 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,627 mi
Last recorded74,627 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYD 541W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 74,627 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 74,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,007 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 73,006 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 72,193 miles

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 70,786 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 70,786 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter split both side (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 66,841 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,658 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low on the inner edge!

Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,019 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 61,019 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,615 miles

Front number plate is cracked

Nearside front compliance bushes wearing in lower suspension arm

Fail 31 Aug 2011 60,615 miles

Front number plate is cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front compliance bushes wearing in lower suspension arm

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 60,527 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 60,060 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 59,771 miles

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

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

corrosion starting on rear flexible brake pipe ferrule

Fail 28 Aug 2008 59,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

corrosion starting on rear flexible brake pipe ferrule

Pass 10 Jul 2007 59,469 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 59,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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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RYD 541W is a 1980 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RYD 541W, 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 RYD 541W registered?

RYD 541W is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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