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NAL 691W

1981 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,646 mi
Last recorded56,646 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAL 691W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 56,646 miles

Offside Front Inner slight play in steering rack artic angle joint

Pass 28 Apr 2018 56,643 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 56,633 miles

Nearside Front brake binding on slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2016 56,629 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 56,531 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 56,436 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 56,098 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 55,606 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,347 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 55,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 54,426 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 54,424 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2007 51,787 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 48,675 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front floor corroded

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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NAL 691W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NAL 691W, 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 NAL 691W registered?

NAL 691W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 February 1981.

Is NAL 691W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAL 691W shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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