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UKN 566X

1981 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

41,874 mi
Last recorded41,874 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKN 566X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 41,874 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 41,839 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near front mounting point on underside and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 41,542 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 41,313 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 41,182 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 40,878 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 40,554 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 40,554 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 40,047 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 40,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure upper pad pin Rclip missing (3.5.1l)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,681 miles

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

all bushes starting to deteriorate on suspension

offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 17 Sep 2015 39,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all bushes starting to deteriorate on suspension

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,182 miles

Corrosion On Underside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Some Wear In Suspenson Bushes Nothing Considered Excessive.

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2014 39,182 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.3.A.2)

Corrosion On Underside

Damp Around N/S/R Brake

Fuel Cap Locked

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

Some Wear In Suspension Bushes Nothing Considered Excessive

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2014 39,182 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion On Underside

Damp Around N/S/R Brake

Fuel Cap Locked

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

Some Wear In Suspension Bushes Nothing Considered Excessive

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 38,448 miles

Corrosion on Underside

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Inner Wing Corroded And Holed But Not Within Any Pescribed Areas

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Repairs In Places Unable To See Integrity Of Welds Due To Silicon Covering

Fail 13 Aug 2013 38,448 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Corrosion on Underside

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Inner Wing Corroded And Holed But Not Within Any Pescribed Areas

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Repairs In Places Unable To See Integrity Of Welds Due To Silicon Covering

Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Noise From Both Rear Wheels When Rotated, Attention Required.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,994 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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UKN 566X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UKN 566X, 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 UKN 566X registered?

UKN 566X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 November 1981.

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