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UPV 113X

1981 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

17,796 mi
Last recorded17,796 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPV 113X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 17,796 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 17,738 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 17,682 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 17,204 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near leaf spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 17,192 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near leaf spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 15,185 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 15,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 14,976 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2015 14,410 miles

Offside Rear not locking on foot brake

Pass 20 Oct 2014 13,817 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 13,817 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 12,865 miles

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

horn not clear and crisp but can be herd & works

Fail 21 Oct 2013 12,853 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

horn not clear and crisp but can be herd & works

Pass 29 Oct 2012 10,810 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 8,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 8,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 2,845 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r hub oil seal slighly weaping

Fail 18 Oct 2010 2,664 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/r hub oil seal slighly weaping

Pass 19 Oct 2009 95,882 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/f wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2008 88,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 87,996 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 79,858 miles

slight corrosion to front coil springs.

Fail 22 Oct 2007 79,858 miles

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

slight corrosion to front coil springs.

Fail 31 Oct 2006 76,808 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front floor pans corroded/holed (not prescribed areas)

both front inner wings corroded/holed (not prescribed areas)

slight noise from offside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 31 Oct 2006 76,808 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front floor pans corroded/holed (not prescribed areas)

both front inner wings corroded/holed (not prescribed areas)

slight noise from offside rear wheel when rotated

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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UPV 113X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UPV 113X, 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 UPV 113X registered?

UPV 113X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 October 1981.

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