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BGH 972X

1981 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,001 mi
Last recorded86,001 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGH 972X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 86,001 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 84,935 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 84,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2017 83,613 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 78,847 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 75,801 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 75,743 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 73,142 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 73,412 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight play in the nearside inner steering arm

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,264 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 67,264 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 66,776 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside steering arm knuckle worn

Pass 15 Jul 2008 66,692 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd rear axle

o/s/r brake back plate damp

Pass 7 Aug 2007 66,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

slight brake bind offside front road wheel

Pass 27 Jul 2006 66,661 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

boot area not fully tested

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd rear axle

dashboardlights inoperative

o/s/r axle backplate damp

Fail 27 Jul 2006 66,661 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

boot area not fully tested

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd rear axle

dashboardlights inoperative

o/s/r axle backplate damp

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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BGH 972X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BGH 972X, 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.

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What year was BGH 972X registered?

BGH 972X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is BGH 972X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGH 972X shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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