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RLL 177W

1981 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,971 mi
Last recorded4,971 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLL 177W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 4,971 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

underseal under body

Fail 16 Aug 2012 4,967 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

underseal under body

Pass 26 Jul 2007 1,555 miles

windscreen washer switch intermitent

Pass 16 Aug 2006 1,467 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 1,442 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

nearside front brake hose very close but not touching caliper

Pass 1 Jul 2005 655 miles

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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RLL 177W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RLL 177W, 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 RLL 177W?

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What year was RLL 177W registered?

RLL 177W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 January 1981.

Is RLL 177W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLL 177W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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