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JUW 159W

1981 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

27,720 mi
Last recorded27,720 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUW 159W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 27,720 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 27,536 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 27,333 miles

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

Offside Front wing and door have corrosion evident

Pass 27 Sep 2014 26,599 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2014 26,593 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 25,491 miles

slight corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Fail 10 Jul 2013 25,462 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 24,463 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 24,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,238 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 24,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front number plate in poor condition

heavy surface corrosion to front valence

oil leak to engine,gearbox and rear diff

surface corrosion to outer sill o/s/r and o/s/f door

Pass 3 Jul 2008 23,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front metal power steering pipes corroed

gearbox oil leak

o\s\front wing corroed

vehicle under side corroed and in poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2008 23,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

n\s\rear brake slightly binding

o\s\front wing corroed

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front metal power steering pipes corroed

gearbox oil leak

vehicle under side corroed and in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2007 18,034 miles

see vt32 981276847156 less item no`s 010,013,014

Fail 26 May 2007 17,874 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

Pass 23 May 2006 13,700 miles

see test no 233922826416

Fail 2 May 2006 13,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 May 2005 9,218 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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JUW 159W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JUW 159W, 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 JUW 159W registered?

JUW 159W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 26 March 1981.

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