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UVW 750W

1981 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,830 mi
Last recorded65,830 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVW 750W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 65,830 miles

brake sorvo slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2022 65,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake sorvo slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 65,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front tyres perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Nov 2015 65,657 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2014 65,656 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both rear shockers weak

dashboard loose

off side window inop

rear wiper u/s

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2013 65,472 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounts badly split

Nearside front brake hose perished

Offside front brake hose perished

Offside front floor pan holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 22 Jul 2013 65,472 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre exhaust rubber mounts badly split

Nearside front brake hose perished

Offside front brake hose perished

Offside front floor pan holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,064 miles

O/S sill slight corrosion.

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 64,929 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 64,759 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 64,759 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brakes binding

Pass 23 Apr 2008 64,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 64,718 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 64,703 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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UVW 750W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UVW 750W, 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 UVW 750W registered?

UVW 750W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 March 1981.

Is UVW 750W safe to buy?

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