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WCC 534V

1980 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

305 mi
Last recorded305 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCC 534V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 305 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 305 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 25 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 99,362 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 99,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end castle nut missing split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 98,971 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 98,969 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment notchy (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 98,719 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 98,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 98,253 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 97,453 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2014 97,453 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2013 96,570 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2013 96,560 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 96,260 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 95,330 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 95,195 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 94,300 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 92,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

underside corroding in various places and has been covered in underseal making inspection difficult

Pass 17 Jun 2010 92,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underside corroding in various places and has been covered in underseal making inspection difficult

Pass 3 Jul 2009 91,316 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

slight wear in steering rack ends

surface corrosion on floor and chassis

track control arm bushes splitting slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2008 91,234 miles

front antiroll bar bushes perished slightly

n/s rear brakes binding slightly

o/s front brake pipe metal ferrule slightly corroded

slight wear in rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 26 Jun 2007 91,132 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 90,766 miles

n/s exhaust sucking air

slight wear in steering shaft

surface corrosion on floor

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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WCC 534V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WCC 534V, 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 WCC 534V registered?

WCC 534V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 March 1980.

Is WCC 534V safe to buy?

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