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SVC 941W

1981 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,686 mi
Last recorded99,686 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVC 941W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 99,686 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing has corrosion outsdide structural area

Fail 24 Apr 2017 99,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wing has corrosion outsdide structural area

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 99,669 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 99,669 miles

Centre Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan/ wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 99,453 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 99,308 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 99,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 98,546 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

bonnet wont open

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

nearside front chassis showing signs of corrosion

nearside front engine mount bolt loose

offside front floor pan showing signs of corrosion

offside rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 May 2012 98,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

bonnet wont open

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

nearside front chassis showing signs of corrosion

nearside front engine mount bolt loose

offside front floor pan showing signs of corrosion

offside rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2011 98,524 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

interior very dirty and mouldy

offside floor corroding not holed

Pass 12 Feb 2010 98,392 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

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

seat belts stiff

slight play steering rack

underside of car corroding not yet holed car appears to have been standing for a long period of time all suspension parts covered in surface rust

Fail 4 Nov 2009 98,382 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

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

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

SEAT BELTS STIFF

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING RACK

UNDERSIDE OF CAR CORRODING NOT YET HOLED

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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SVC 941W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SVC 941W, 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 SVC 941W registered?

SVC 941W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 June 1981.

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