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TEL 144X

1981 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,660 mi
Last recorded77,660 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEL 144X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 77,660 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 71,658 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body and floor pan weak in places (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 71,658 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion under body and floor pan weak in places (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 71,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 71,636 miles

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 71,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 71,632 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 71,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 71,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 71,379 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 67,823 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 67,822 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,932 miles

nearside front brake pads worn

Fail 13 Oct 2011 66,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake pads worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 65,467 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 65,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 63,922 miles

rear anti rollbar rubber mounting bushes worn

top edges of both front wings corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2009 63,922 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear anti rollbar rubber mounting bushes worn

top edges of both front wings corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2008 62,525 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 62,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 61,070 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 61,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 59,153 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge,just passes

Fail 7 Aug 2006 59,151 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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TEL 144X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TEL 144X, 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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TEL 144X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 October 1981.

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