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OYJ 700X

1981 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,207 mi
Last recorded18,207 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2008
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYJ 700X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2008 18,207 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 18,149 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 17,982 miles

corrosion to o/s/f floorpan

n/s parking brake lever has restricted movement

o/s/r seat belt requires assistance to retract

Fail 2 Jun 2007 17,982 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/f floorpan

n/s parking brake lever has reserve movement

o/s/r seat belt requires assistance to retract

Pass 6 Jan 2006 33,095 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 363,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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OYJ 700X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OYJ 700X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OYJ 700X registered?

OYJ 700X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is OYJ 700X safe to buy?

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