MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,644 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion in both front inner wheel arches
corrosion in near side rear lower quarter panel
near side front anti roll bar buhes perished
near side number plate light cover missing
off side rear inner lower quarter panel in poor condition
rear axle brake pipes in poor condition
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
corrosion in both front inner wheel arches
corrosion in near side rear lower quarter panel
near side front anti roll bar bushes perished
near side number plate light cover missing
off side rear inner lower quarter panel in poor condition
rear axle brake pipes in poor condition
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MBL 188X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 MBL 188X, 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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How do I check the history of MBL 188X?
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What year was MBL 188X registered?
MBL 188X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1981.
Is MBL 188X safe to buy?
The MOT history for MBL 188X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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