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PYJ 177X

1981 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,314 mi
Last recorded10,314 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYJ 177X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 10,314 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underneath of vehicle body has been undersilled front to rear and very hard to see vehicle chassi.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 10,312 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underneath of vehicle body has been undersilled front to rear and very hard to see vehicle chassi.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 8,294 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 8,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen scratched

windscreen wipers slow

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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PYJ 177X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Orange with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 PYJ 177X, 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

How do I check the history of PYJ 177X?

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What year was PYJ 177X registered?

PYJ 177X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 September 1981.

Is PYJ 177X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYJ 177X shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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