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HFR 420W

1981 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,579 mi
Last recorded99,579 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFR 420W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 99,579 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 May 2010 99,573 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 99,557 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s lower wing holed

Pass 9 Jan 2008 98,152 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 93,720 miles

n/s front floor corroded outside area

Pass 15 Dec 2005 91,476 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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HFR 420W is a 1981 Ford Capri in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 HFR 420W, 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 HFR 420W registered?

HFR 420W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is HFR 420W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFR 420W shows 6 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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