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UWL 727X

1981 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,753 mi
Last recorded80,753 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWL 727X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 80,753 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 79,749 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle body/chassis patch repairs/underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal vehicle chassis/body patch repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 79,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired repair floor plate/welding splitting from original floor structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside front dip beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle corrosion/plates/welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dip beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 79,732 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion patch repairs/underseal (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 79,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint loose/leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion patch repairs/underseal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 79,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flange loose (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 79,717 miles

Driver's seat insecure drivers seat bottom bolt insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flex pipe ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding after handbrake applied/released (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flange loose (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 79,704 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 79,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to the underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2013 79,464 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 79,464 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 78,935 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 78,119 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 77,917 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 77,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 77,664 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 75,040 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 75,040 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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UWL 727X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UWL 727X, 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 UWL 727X registered?

UWL 727X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 December 1981.

Is UWL 727X safe to buy?

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