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ULX 555X

1981 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,661 mi
Last recorded87,661 miles
Recorded on31 May 2006
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULX 555X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2006 87,661 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 87,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2005 76,482 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 76,482 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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ULX 555X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Orange with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 ULX 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 ULX 555X registered?

ULX 555X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 August 1981.

Is ULX 555X safe to buy?

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