MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,273 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
o/s/r tyre approaching wear markers
slight oil leak
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
the propshaft rear hardy spicer is squeeking
o/s/f floor weakening slightlt around front jacking point
slight oil leaks on gear box
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s/f floor weakening slightlt around front jacking point
slight oil leaks on gear box
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)
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)
rear leaf springs spleying slightly
Offside 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)
the o/s front inner wing is weak
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
the o/s front inner wing is holed
the n/s front wing has corrosion in two places
the o/s front inner wing has corrosion but is not a priscribed area
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.
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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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