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MNJ 146W

1981 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

3,220 mi
Last recorded3,220 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNJ 146W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 3,220 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 2,744 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 2,201 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 2,201 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 1,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise to reset tracking

Fail 14 Dec 2019 1,251 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise to reset tracking

Pass 21 Dec 2018 98,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise to have tracking re set

Fail 21 Dec 2018 98,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise to have tracking re set

Pass 15 Dec 2017 95,965 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 93,270 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 93,269 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2015 90,535 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 87,682 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2014 87,682 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Dec 2013 82,603 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Dec 2013 82,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Dec 2013 82,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f wing at the bottom not secured to body due to corrosion

o/s/r tyre worn down to 1.6 on the inner tred

o/s/f worn on inn er edge

Pass 14 Dec 2012 77,744 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 77,744 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 74,872 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroding

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 12 Jan 2012 74,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2010 73,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 2 Aug 2010 73,298 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 7 Aug 2009 70,760 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 67,948 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 65,170 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 62,051 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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MNJ 146W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 MNJ 146W, 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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MNJ 146W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 February 1981.

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