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DNP 10W

1981 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,254 mi
Last recorded28,254 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNP 10W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 28,254 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 26,099 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 24,296 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 22,700 miles

child seat fitted

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2016 22,699 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

child seat fitted

engine oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 22,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 21,479 miles

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

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

nearside rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 29 Oct 2013 19,927 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no safety catch on bonnet

Fail 24 Oct 2013 19,927 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no safety catch on bonnet

Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,767 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 17,725 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 16,998 miles

offside track rod end gaiter split

Fail 20 Aug 2010 16,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside track rod end gaiter split

Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,218 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 15,011 miles

Front tyres will need replacing soon.

Fail 30 Aug 2007 13,564 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 13,564 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 11,714 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 11,591 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 5,462 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 5,450 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DNP 10W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DNP 10W, 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 DNP 10W registered?

DNP 10W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 April 1981.

Is DNP 10W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNP 10W shows 21 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.

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