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KMT 944W

1981 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,672 mi
Last recorded50,672 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMT 944W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 50,672 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 50,592 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 50,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 50,160 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 49,722 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 49,408 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 47,085 miles

offside and nearside front brake hose ferrules sligthly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2006 45,560 miles

corrosion not through all skins front inner wheel arches

front brake flexi hose ferrules corroding

front seats loose

front to rear brake pipe corroding

some play front inner track control arm bush

Fail 19 Sep 2006 45,558 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion not through all skins front inner wheel arches

front brake flexi hose ferrules corroding

front seats loose

front to rear brake pipe corroding

some play front inner track control arm bushes

Pass 19 Oct 2005 44,017 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 43,944 miles

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

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

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

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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KMT 944W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KMT 944W, 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 KMT 944W registered?

KMT 944W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 March 1981.

Is KMT 944W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMT 944W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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