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FUY 338X

1981 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,746 mi
Last recorded90,746 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUY 338X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 90,746 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low efficiency on nearside and lever has little reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion on floor and rear chassis

Pass 3 Apr 2021 89,980 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 89,491 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 89,363 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 89,049 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Underside painted

Fail 17 May 2014 89,046 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2010 88,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

battery insecure

corrosion to n/s/front top cross member

no seat belts fitted to rear

slight play in both steering rack bushes

Fail 12 May 2010 88,366 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

battery insecure

corrosion to n/s/front top cross member

no seat belts fitted to rear

slight play in both steering rack bushes

Pass 23 Mar 2009 86,350 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 86,346 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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FUY 338X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FUY 338X, 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 FUY 338X registered?

FUY 338X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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