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KOF 627W

1981 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,447 mi
Last recorded34,447 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOF 627W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 34,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 33,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 33,447 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 32,953 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 32,448 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed areas

nearside rear cross brace corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 30 May 2015 31,975 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 31,484 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 31,455 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 30,965 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 30,446 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 30,446 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 29,802 miles

Advise: nearside rear chassis corroded but not within prescribed area

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Apr 2011 29,744 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 29,100 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 29,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 28,205 miles

Front indicators partialy obscured by the bumper

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 27,072 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 25,584 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 25,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 22,084 miles

o/s/r brake binding

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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KOF 627W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KOF 627W, 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 KOF 627W registered?

KOF 627W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 May 1981.

Is KOF 627W safe to buy?

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