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TFP 555X

1981 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,331 mi
Last recorded83,331 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFP 555X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 83,331 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front inner wings slightly corroded

off side beam pattern weak

various underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2012 83,331 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front inner wings slightly corroded

off side beam pattern weak

various underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2011 83,272 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

off side headlamp pattern req att

slight play both front wheels

slight under body corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2011 83,272 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

off side headlamp pattern req att

slight play both front wheels

slight under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2010 82,819 miles

unable to check welding on the near side sill due to being resprayed. the presenter says sill was welded

Fail 14 Jun 2010 82,819 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 82,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

handbrake req att

rubber exhaust mounts req att soon

underbody corroded

wiper blades req att soon

Pass 24 Jun 2008 81,435 miles

battery insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2008 81,435 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2006 81,041 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 81,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2005 80,567 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 80,561 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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TFP 555X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 TFP 555X, 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 TFP 555X registered?

TFP 555X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 August 1981.

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