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PCX 877X

1981 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,443 mi
Last recorded71,443 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCX 877X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 71,443 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 71,443 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Braking system leaking cross axle pipe (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 71,193 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill /wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 69,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

f/n/s/outer headlight reflector slighty deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2014 65,544 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 65,544 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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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PCX 877X is a 1981 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc 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 PCX 877X, 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 PCX 877X registered?

PCX 877X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 August 1981.

Is PCX 877X safe to buy?

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