MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
non-standard exhaust tailpipe.
rear suspension has been lowered.
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.
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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.
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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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