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RPA 975X

1981 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

59,545 mi
Last recorded59,545 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPA 975X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 59,545 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general heavy surface corrosion on all aspects of rear suspension

Fail 19 Sep 2019 59,409 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis - rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis - rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general heavy surface corrosion on all aspects of rear suspension

Pass 18 May 2018 56,725 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind rear vallance (2.4.A.3)

widespread corrosion to the underside

Fail 17 May 2018 56,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind rear vallance (2.4.A.3)

widespread corrosion to the underside

Fail 30 Apr 2018 56,661 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage FRONT BUMPER BADLY CORRODED/INSECURE (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested MAIN BEAM (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned ALSO BOTH INSECURE DUE TO FRONT BUMPER CONDITION (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high DIP BEAM (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2017 55,674 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 55,652 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested engine wont idle (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis - from under car (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis - from within eng bay (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,750 miles

both bumpers repaired with tape to cover corrosion

rear suspension corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 53,718 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (wing insecure) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/door step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

both bumpers repaired with tape to cover sharp edges

rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 5,252 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both ns tyres poor

Pass 15 Oct 2013 50,971 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres perishing

both bumpers taped up

front edge of bonnet taped up

n/s/f floor holed not with in within perscribed area

o/s/f floor rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2013 50,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres perishing

both bumpers taped up

front edge of bonnet taped up

n/s/f floor holed not with in within perscribed area

o/s/f floor rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,010 miles

Corrosion in nearside front floor.

Nearside rear tyre perished.

No rear seatbelts fitted.

Offside front tyre perished and cut in sidewall.

Slight blow on rear exhaust joint.

Steering column coupling starting to perish

Wipermotor very noisey on first speed.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 49,010 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion in nearside front floor.

Nearside rear tyre perished.

No rear seatbelts fitted.

Offside front tyre perished and cut in sidewall.

Slight blow on rear exhaust joint.

Steering column coupling starting to perish

Wipermotor very noisey on first speed.

Pass 12 May 2011 47,676 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F FLOORPAN HOLED

O/S/R REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2011 47,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F FLOORPAN HOLED

O/S/R REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

RADIATOR LEAKING

Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,236 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 46,235 miles

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

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 45,095 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 45,095 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2007 42,882 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 42,882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 41,004 miles

nearside and offside outer sills heavily rusted

Fail 18 Jan 2006 40,992 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside and offside sills have heavy rust scale but no holes

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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RPA 975X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 RPA 975X, 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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RPA 975X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 September 1981.

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