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OPG 66W

1981 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

35,633 mi
Last recorded35,633 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPG 66W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 35,633 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor rusting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 35,403 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 35,048 miles

Offside Front floor corroded but not liable to cause failure

Offside Front slight corrosion on inner wing

Pass 17 Jul 2015 34,629 miles

Both front seats worn

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Outer sills corroded

Various corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2014 33,876 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 33,822 miles

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 33,099 miles

various rust under car.

Fail 21 May 2012 32,473 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2012 32,473 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 31,625 miles

RETEST - previous items only checked

Fail 16 May 2011 31,587 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Brake pipes painted unable to fully inspect

Evidence of previous welding repairs unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle painted/undersealed

Handbrake travel becoming long

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

No rear seatbelts fitted

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

Slight brake bind O/S/R

Slight exhasut leaks N/S and O/S front and centre joins

Slight rear brake imbalance

Underside of vehiclew corroded in places

Wipers not parking correctly

Pass 13 May 2010 30,391 miles

underside of vehicle/outer sills corroded/repaired and heavily undersealed

Fail 6 May 2010 30,351 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 28,854 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 28,848 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2008 28,065 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 28,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ADVISE POSSIBLE CORROSION TO REAR INNER SILLS UNABLE TO VARIFY

Pass 30 Apr 2007 27,163 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 27,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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OPG 66W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OPG 66W, 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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OPG 66W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 May 1981.

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