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JEC 755X

1981 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,538 mi
Last recorded63,538 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEC 755X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 63,538 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 63,494 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 63,376 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 63,345 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 63,275 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 63,192 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 63,148 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 63,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 63,060 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 62,843 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 62,148 miles

emission's erratic. min pass

Pass 9 Dec 2005 62,282 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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JEC 755X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JEC 755X, 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 JEC 755X?

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What year was JEC 755X registered?

JEC 755X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 November 1981.

Is JEC 755X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEC 755X shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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