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PPH 111X

1981 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,956 mi
Last recorded106,956 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPH 111X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 106,956 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 6,902 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Light Surface corrosion to under body in places

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 6,839 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Damage to both front jacking points

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear light surface corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2019 6,839 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Damage to both front jacking points

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear light surface corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2018 6,827 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to front jacking points on chassis on both sides

oil dampness to engine

oil dampness to steering rack

slight play to n/s steering arm

Fail 17 Feb 2018 6,821 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to front jacking points on chassis on both sides

oil dampness to engine

oil dampness to steering rack

slight play to n/s steering arm

Pass 10 Oct 2016 6,584 miles

oil leaks to engine

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)

damage to front jacking points on chassis on both sides

repairs been made to o/s/ and n/s outer sills,

slight play to n/s part of steering rack

Fail 1 Oct 2016 6,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Outer Steering locking device missing both track rod ends split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body filler n/s/r outer seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure loose (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat both rear seat belt stalks missing (5.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)

damage to front jacking points on chassis on both sides

oil leaks to engine

slight play to n/s part of steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2015 4,204 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 4,202 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 2,099 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 294 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 93,973 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 85,570 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 85,570 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 85,347 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 85,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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PPH 111X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PPH 111X, 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 PPH 111X registered?

PPH 111X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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