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TLJ 330X

1981 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

26,215 mi
Last recorded26,215 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLJ 330X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 26,215 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 26,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe flange (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 23,390 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 23,120 miles

Vehicle has slight corrosion throughout.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 23,029 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 23,029 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

co% content N/S 1.07% and O/S 3.20%, average 2.135%

Fail 12 Mar 2012 21,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

co% content N/S 1.07% and O/S 3.20%, average 2.135%

Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,827 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 20,827 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 17,681 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 17,681 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 15,658 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 15,655 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 15,017 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f floor pan corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2008 15,014 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f floor pan corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2006 14,915 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 14,907 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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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TLJ 330X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TLJ 330X, 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 TLJ 330X registered?

TLJ 330X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 December 1981.

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