MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Body has slight corrosion in various areas (6.1.B.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (tca) (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both front brakes will need adjusting soon,ok at test.
Both front+rear tyres outer side walls are slightly worn,ok at test.
Both rear fuel tank straps has slight corosion,ok at test.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Very slight/minor play on n/s steering rack.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
n/s steering rack has very slight/minor play.
n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer sidewall,ok at test.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight play on steering rack,ok at test.o/s/r metal brakepipe starting to show surface rust,ok at test.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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FPX 878X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Beige with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 FPX 878X, 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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FPX 878X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 August 1981.
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