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SRJ 808X

1981 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

66,268 mi
Last recorded66,268 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRJ 808X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,268 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 66,268 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 66,121 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 66,121 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 66,121 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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SRJ 808X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 SRJ 808X, 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 SRJ 808X?

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What year was SRJ 808X registered?

SRJ 808X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is SRJ 808X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRJ 808X shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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