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85,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
corrosion has formed in the offside front footwell.
oil residue on the underside of engine
unable to clearly view the front brake pads with wheels in place advise a further check.
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine mountings are perished
f/n/s sill is rusty
oil leaks
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
engine oil leaks noted
f/n/s floor pan corroded
lower coolant hose badly damaged
o/s/f inner wing corroded
slight coolant leak from radiator
slight play noted on both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
all tyres are perished
battery is lose and damaged
f/o/s inner turret area is rusty
f/o/s seat mounting possible damaged (lose and cracking noise)
oil leaks
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged all perished (5.2.3 (j))
all tyres are perished
oil leaks
radiator appears to be weeping (slight)
Valve stem slightly damaged all perished (5.2.3 (j))
air filter needs replacing
exhaust is rusty
oil leak (possible)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged All perished (5.2.3 (j))
bottom hose damaged by fan belt
exhaust is rusty
fuel pipe to carburettor is perished
play noted in f/n/s wheel bearing
all tyre valves are perished
exhaust is rusty
oil leak
r/n/s brake is binding (slight)
all tyres are perished
exhaust is very rusty and repaired
f/n/s petrol pipe is lose and poor (flexable section)
gear selector bush (gear leave end bush is missing)
mixture is rich
o/s engine mounting is split
oil leaks
one crossmember bolt is lose
radiator is leaking
underside is patched and under sealed
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
battery is badly damaged by p/s pulley
front inner track control arm bushes worn
front tyres worn at inner edge
n/s track rod end is worn
oil leak
r/o/s tyre is badly perished and screw in tread
underside extensifly undersealed
exhaust rusty
f/n/s flexable brake hose fouling metal brake pipe (slight)
fan belt perished
oil leaks
track control arm bushes worn
underside thickly undersealed
exhaust rusty
f/n/s tyre poor in tread,perished and worn at inner edge
f/o/s tyre low on tread 3.5mm and perished
front fuel pipes lose
oil leaks
power steering pulley fouling battery
underside patched
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust rusty
f/n/s tyre poor in tread,perished and worn at inner edge
f/o/s tyre low on tread 3.5mm and perished
front fuel pipes lose
oil leaks
power steering pulley fouling battery
underside patched
exhaust rusty esp front
f/o/s tyre 75 % worn
front seat belts worn
oil leak
play noted on f/o/s wheel bearing
r/n/s hand brake sticking
underside rusty in places ,patched and undersealed
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust rusty
f/n/s tyre low on tread
gearbox and engine leaking oil
headlamp relay poor
steering rack and lower arm bushes worn ( slight )
underside rusty in places
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
exhaust rusty
f/n/s tyre low on tread
gearbox and engine leaking oil
headlamp relay poor
steering rack and lower arm bushes worn ( slight )
underside rusty in places
headlamp reflectors poor
oil leak
r/n/s brake dragging slightly
rear shocks worn
steering rack worn
underside rusty in places
engine burning oil
f/o/s bumper damaged at indicator mounting
underside rusty in places
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
f/n/s calipier bolt missing
oil leaks noted from engine
slight wear noted in sterring rack
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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RLU 235W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RLU 235W, 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 RLU 235W registered?
RLU 235W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 January 1981.
Is RLU 235W safe to buy?
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