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MJH 152X

1981 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

9,912 mi
Last recorded9,912 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJH 152X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 9,912 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 9,888 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 9,692 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 8,918 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate cracked

slight play nearside inner end of steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2016 8,254 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 7,529 miles

nearside front exhaust flange minor leak

offside engine mounting splitting

offside front outer track rod end slight play

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Aug 2014 6,828 miles

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 6,828 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 5,952 miles

offside and nearside rear inner side sills corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2010 5,924 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside rear inner side sills corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2009 4,886 miles

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack ends

Pass 28 Mar 2008 3,596 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 3,596 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2006 2,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 2,448 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2005 50 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 33 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MJH 152X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJH 152X, 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 MJH 152X registered?

MJH 152X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 August 1981.

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