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NPD 876W

1981 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,348 mi
Last recorded82,348 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPD 876W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 82,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

underseal throughout underside and pervious welding repairs

Fail 28 Jun 2019 82,327 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor( spring mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe join leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (spring mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 77,845 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 76,753 miles

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

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

battery not succored down

under side of vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2015 76,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

battery not secured down

both front sill heavily corroded

exhaust leak

front wings heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2006 76,694 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 76,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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NPD 876W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NPD 876W, 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 NPD 876W registered?

NPD 876W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 March 1981.

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