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DJJ 897W

1981 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,785 mi
Last recorded83,785 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJJ 897W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 83,785 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 83,443 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 83,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 73,435 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 73,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

non-standard exhaust tailpipe.

rear suspension has been lowered.

Pass 10 Jan 2006 67,526 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 67,526 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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DJJ 897W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DJJ 897W, 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 DJJ 897W?

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What year was DJJ 897W registered?

DJJ 897W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 January 1981.

Is DJJ 897W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJJ 897W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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