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RKO 66W

1981 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,339 mi
Last recorded2,339 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKO 66W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 2,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 2,339 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear brake back plate oily but brake performance good

Fail 22 Nov 2017 2,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear brake back plate oily but brake performance good

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 102,339 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 2,339 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 99,628 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 93,669 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 93,665 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 85,440 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 77,974 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 77,964 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RKO 66W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RKO 66W, 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 RKO 66W registered?

RKO 66W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 May 1981.

Is RKO 66W safe to buy?

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