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HSG 230X

1981 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,876 mi
Last recorded57,876 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSG 230X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 57,876 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 57,875 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2015 56,248 miles

wipers slightly streaky

Spare tyre defective

engine oiley

vacuum hose to gearbox split near to rocker cover

Fail 1 Jun 2015 56,248 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 55,621 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 55,588 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 54,784 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 53,826 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 53,189 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2011 53,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,442 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 52,424 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 73,040 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 73,021 miles

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?

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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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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What year was HSG 230X registered?

HSG 230X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 October 1981.

Is HSG 230X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSG 230X shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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