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NWL 520W

1981 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

24,954 mi
Last recorded24,954 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWL 520W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 24,954 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 24,954 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 24,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

gear selector rattle - no bushes in link rod - should there be?

Pass 25 Aug 2021 24,840 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D"-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D"-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 24,488 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 24,096 miles

Exhaust mounting rubber splitting

Pass 19 Oct 2018 23,845 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 23,645 miles

Engine oil level was below minimum, 1.5Ltrs added to enable emissions test

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

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

all four tyres were under-inflated (rears 10psi, fronts 22 psi), inflated to 30psi all round, but all flat-spotted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 23,640 miles

Play in rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

Slight play in nearside rear shock absorber lower bush

Pass 8 Sep 2015 23,404 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 22,917 miles

Play in nearside rear damper unit

Slight movement in both front wishbone void bushes

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Sep 2013 21,840 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Offside front tyre cracked and perished on the sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,240 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 20,167 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Rear brake imbalance high

Pass 10 Aug 2010 19,748 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,463 miles

Advise: right hand rear exhaust system slightly loose with slight gas blow

Pass 2 Aug 2008 18,868 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 18,682 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 18,495 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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NWL 520W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 NWL 520W, 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 NWL 520W registered?

NWL 520W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is NWL 520W safe to buy?

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