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FEC 22W

1981 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,325 mi
Last recorded101,325 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEC 22W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 101,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 100,128 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play bush worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil seal leak

wiper motor slow

Pass 27 Sep 2018 99,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 99,447 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 98,292 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,070 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 96,027 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 94,357 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 91,588 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 89,799 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front discs pitted

Pass 27 Aug 2010 88,539 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust seems noisey

Fail 19 Aug 2010 88,503 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust seems noisey

Pass 25 Aug 2009 86,875 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 83,636 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 83,629 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 82,182 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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FEC 22W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FEC 22W, 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 FEC 22W registered?

FEC 22W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 June 1981.

Is FEC 22W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEC 22W shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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