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PNJ 295X

1981 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,257 mi
Last recorded45,257 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNJ 295X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2012 45,257 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no rear seat belts fitted.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in o/s steering rack inner arm.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,257 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no rear seat belts fitted.

slight play in o/s steering rack inner arm.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 40,305 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 40,144 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,655 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 34,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 27,632 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,941 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,675 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,559 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 22,550 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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PNJ 295X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Red 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 PNJ 295X, 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 PNJ 295X registered?

PNJ 295X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 August 1981.

Is PNJ 295X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNJ 295X shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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