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KWE 151W

1981 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

66,586 mi
Last recorded66,586 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWE 151W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 66,586 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 66,586 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 86,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

FRONT EDGE OF BONNET CORRODED TO EXCESS NOT WITHIN 30CMS OF A PRESCRIBED AREA

OSF AND NSF HEADLAMP HOUSINGS CORRODED TO EXCESS BUT NOT WITHIN 30CMS OF A PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,259 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 86,256 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper 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)

both rear tyres badly cracked on sidewalls but no ply or cords exposed

Pass 5 Sep 2012 85,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 85,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 85,735 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 85,572 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 85,337 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 85,325 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 85,325 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 81,808 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

rear seats not tested folded down at time of test

tailpipe emitting slight smoke at idle

Fail 9 Jul 2008 81,808 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

rear seats not tested folded down at time of test

tailpipe emitting slight smoke at idle

Pass 9 Aug 2007 74,062 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 73,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 64,090 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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KWE 151W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 KWE 151W, 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 KWE 151W registered?

KWE 151W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 February 1981.

Is KWE 151W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWE 151W shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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