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SAR 140W

1980 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

2,846 mi
Last recorded2,846 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAR 140W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 2,846 miles

Front front exhaust blow from down pipes

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting sticking on lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 20 Jun 2018 2,754 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat don't fold in to access rear seat

Nearside Rear Inner sill/floor corrosion

Offside Front road wheel binding when rotated by hand

Offside Rear sill/floor corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 2,710 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion underbody wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion under body wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion underbody wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear axel bumpstop missing

Pass 16 Jun 2016 2,481 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 2,035 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 2,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 1,730 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 1,007 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 May 2013 993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 903 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 583 miles

chassis has light corosion

Pass 10 Oct 2009 99,937 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 98,748 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 98,075 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 97,098 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 97,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 96,092 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 96,069 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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SAR 140W is a 1980 Ford Capri in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SAR 140W, 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 SAR 140W registered?

SAR 140W is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is SAR 140W safe to buy?

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