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URO 464W

1981 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,497 mi
Last recorded97,497 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURO 464W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 97,497 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 97,452 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 13 May 2017 96,378 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 95,566 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2015 95,376 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2010 94,313 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

underbody has a heavy coating of underseal

Pass 22 Jun 2007 74,944 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 2,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Gearbox mount has two bolts missing

Fail 11 Apr 2007 2,476 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front wipers smear

both mounts for centre silencers insecure

exhaust pipes have unprofessional repairs

front discs pitted and corroded

front seat have play in their runners

gearbox prop shaft oil seal leaking

knock in steering when rotating

offside rear silencer mount insecure

offside rear tyre worn low

oil leaks

play in steering rack casing

rear differential leaking

roughness felt when rotating offside rear wheel

slight play in steering column

speedo cable fouls steering column shaft

steering rack leaking

various bolts for gearbox mount missing

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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URO 464W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 URO 464W, 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 URO 464W registered?

URO 464W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 July 1981.

Is URO 464W safe to buy?

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