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MMM 715W

1981 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,632 mi
Last recorded62,632 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMM 715W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,632 miles

All four tyres cracked and perished.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 62,632 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

All four tyres cracked and perished.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 61,495 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 58,226 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 55,719 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 52,998 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 52,319 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 52,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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MMM 715W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MMM 715W, 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

How do I check the history of MMM 715W?

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What year was MMM 715W registered?

MMM 715W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 June 1981.

Is MMM 715W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMM 715W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MMM 715W have outstanding finance?

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