MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,876 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
wipers slightly streaky
Spare tyre defective
engine oiley
vacuum hose to gearbox split near to rocker cover
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Spare tyre defective
engine oiley
vacuum hose to gearbox split near to rocker cover
wipers slightly streaky
serious automatic gearbox fluid leak. also leaking onto exhaust - FIRE HAZARD
brake pedal anti slip rubber pad worn
engine timing belt covers missing
gearbox oil cooler pipes kinked, and leaking onto hot exhaust. possible fire hazard
offside outer sill apears to have body filler. condition of metal sill unknown
various engine oil leaks
wipers slightly streaky
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
automatig gearbox oil cooler pipes leaking at gearbox end. running along pipes and burning off on exhaust - FIRE HAZARD!
brake pedal anti slip ruber wearing
engine ignition leads insecure, fouling exhaust manifold and melting
engine timming belt covers missing
gearbox oil cooler pipes kinked, and fouling hot exhaust
no engine coolant prior to test. topped up with water. system will need tested and antifreeze added
offside engine mounting nut insecure
offside outer sill apears to have body filler. condition of metal sill unknown
rear exhaust fouling chassis leg
various engine oil leaks
wipers leave slight streaks
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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HSG 230X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 HSG 230X, 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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HSG 230X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 October 1981.
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