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XUP 234V

1980 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,953 mi
Last recorded1,953 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUP 234V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 1,953 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 1,874 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 1,769 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 1,727 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 6 Nov 2017 1,727 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed next to fuse box (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure Red wire in engine bay. (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working Also interior tell tale. (1.3.2b)

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

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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XUP 234V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XUP 234V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XUP 234V registered?

XUP 234V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 June 1980.

Is XUP 234V safe to buy?

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