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KJW 677W

1981 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,911 mi
Last recorded45,911 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJW 677W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 45,911 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 45,697 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 44,750 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 44,623 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 44,212 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 44,102 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s park brake

Pass 21 Feb 2015 43,603 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 43,603 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 43,520 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,279 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

offside front wheel bearing slight rumble

see through visor fitted to windscreen at time of test

Fail 14 Jan 2013 43,278 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper 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)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front wheel bearing slight rumble

see through visor fitted to windscreen at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2012 42,848 miles

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

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

battery tray holed

center prop bearing has play

rear box very close to nsr tyre and close to floor(rattling)

see through sun visor

Fail 14 Jan 2012 42,848 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

battery tray holed

center prop bearing has play

see through sun visor

Pass 31 Jan 2011 41,882 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f track rod end gaitors split

n/s/r leaf spring corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2011 41,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f track rod end gaitors split

n/s/r leaf spring corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 41,475 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 40,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 40,167 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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KJW 677W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KJW 677W, 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

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What year was KJW 677W registered?

KJW 677W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 May 1981.

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