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HWS 373X

1981 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,911 mi
Last recorded82,911 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWS 373X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 82,911 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

tyres all perished

Fail 28 Mar 2012 82,889 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

tyres all perished

Pass 28 Feb 2011 82,383 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 82,379 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 81,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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HWS 373X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HWS 373X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HWS 373X?

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What year was HWS 373X registered?

HWS 373X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 November 1981.

Is HWS 373X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWS 373X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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