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AVW 109X

1981 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,849 mi
Last recorded68,849 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVW 109X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 68,849 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 68,846 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing Stork (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing Stork (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 68,811 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,378 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 67,971 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 67,971 miles

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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AVW 109X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 56,561 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 AVW 109X, 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 45 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AVW 109X?

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What year was AVW 109X registered?

AVW 109X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 December 1981.

Is AVW 109X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVW 109X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AVW 109X have outstanding finance?

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