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PAV 846X

1981 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAV 846X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2014 90,558 miles

N/s/front tyre close to 1.6mm

N/s/rear exhaust has signs off tyre rubbing

both front seat backs poor

both headlamps have poor pattern

Fail 23 Jan 2014 90,558 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

N/s/front tyre close to 1.6mm

N/s/rear exhaust has signs off tyre rubbing

both front seat backs poor

both headlamps have poor pattern

Pass 8 Jun 2012 87,684 miles

Both front seat backs poor

Both rear springs, front mounts have slight corrosion

Front headlight pattern poor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2012 87,684 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front seat backs poor

Both rear springs, front mounts have slight corrosion

Front headlight pattern poor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 77,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front headlight pattern poor

Fail 14 Mar 2011 77,911 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front headlight pattern poor

Pass 12 Mar 2010 75,232 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 1 Aug 2008 72,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear seat belt bolt odd size

Fail 30 Jul 2008 72,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear seat belt bolt odd size

Pass 5 Jun 2007 66,108 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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PAV 846X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Orange with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PAV 846X, 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 PAV 846X registered?

PAV 846X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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