1980 Ford KIT CAR 3.0L Petrol · ETH 196V
1980 Ford KIT CAR (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30/12/1980. Recorded mileage 8,509 miles. MOT valid until 25/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KIT CAR
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1980
- Engine
- 3000cc
ETH 196V Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 8,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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ETH 196V Mileage History
- 25/08/2022268 mi
- 20/08/20258,463 mi+8,195 mi
- 22/08/20258,466 mi+3 mi
- 26/08/20268,509 mi+43 mi
- 27/08/20268,509 mi
Average of roughly 2,058 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ETH 196V MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Ford Kit Car (ETH 196V) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))”.
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