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NWG 711X

1981 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,306 mi
Last recorded94,306 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWG 711X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 94,306 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 94,292 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 93,706 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 92,693 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 92,692 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings slight play and roughness (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 91,810 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 91,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 91,679 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 90,763 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 86,928 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front seat belt catches twisted on web

both reg plates slight deterioration

corrosion near very rear ex box

n/s/f sidelight dull

rear brakes slight bind

Fail 24 Jun 2015 86,928 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front seat belt catches twisted on web

both reg plates slight deterioration

corrosion near very rear ex box

n/s/f sidelight dull

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 16 May 2014 85,194 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 85,179 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bad corrosion on offside rear inner wheel arch

both front strut top bearings siezed

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 6 Aug 2013 84,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wiper starting to split

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2012 83,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

steering rack u bolt rubbers worn

Fail 6 Jun 2012 83,568 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

steering rack u bolt rubbers worn

Pass 20 May 2011 82,697 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 82,198 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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NWG 711X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NWG 711X, 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 NWG 711X registered?

NWG 711X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 October 1981.

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