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WFV 281V

1980 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,273 mi
Last recorded75,273 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFV 281V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 75,273 miles

n/s and o/s suspension strut upper bearing staging slightly on lock to lock

n/s/f brake grabbing slightly

o/s headlight has slight condensation inside

o/s outer sill to rear wheel arch starting to corroded weakening

Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,138 miles

o/s/r tyre approaching wear markers

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2017 75,138 miles

Fuel system component leaking carb (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre approaching wear markers

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2016 74,881 miles

the propshaft rear hardy spicer is squeeking

Pass 26 Mar 2015 74,363 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 74,018 miles

o/s/f floor weakening slightlt around front jacking point

slight oil leaks on gear box

Fail 19 Mar 2014 74,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f floor weakening slightlt around front jacking point

slight oil leaks on gear box

Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,763 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,446 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 73,446 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 72,978 miles

rear leaf springs spleying slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2010 72,484 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 71,703 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 70,987 miles

the o/s front inner wing is weak

Fail 10 Dec 2007 70,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

the o/s front inner wing is weak

Pass 15 Jan 2007 70,358 miles

the o/s front inner wing is holed

Pass 27 Jan 2006 69,579 miles

the n/s front wing has corrosion in two places

the o/s front inner wing has corrosion but is not a priscribed area

Fail 6 Dec 2005 69,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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WFV 281V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WFV 281V, 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 WFV 281V registered?

WFV 281V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is WFV 281V safe to buy?

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