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TPR 825X

1981 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 4950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

8,977 mi
Last recorded8,977 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPR 825X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 8,977 miles

N/S/F brake binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 8,609 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 8,591 miles

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

Offside Front 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 excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 8,459 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 8,455 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 8,154 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers

Pass 9 Feb 2012 8,154 miles

front brake discs pitted

n/s front wing corroded outside mot area

Fail 3 Feb 2012 8,154 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs pitted

n/s front wing corroded outside mot area

Pass 22 Sep 2010 8,154 miles

corrosion starting n/s/f floor to inner wheel arch

Fail 10 Sep 2010 8,154 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

corrosion starting n/s/f floor to inner wheel arch

Pass 3 Sep 2009 8,154 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 8,154 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f floor corroding

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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TPR 825X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 4,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TPR 825X, 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 TPR 825X?

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What year was TPR 825X registered?

TPR 825X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 December 1981.

Is TPR 825X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPR 825X shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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