MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine Offside rocker cover not tight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front steering rack gaiters perishing
corrosion on top of wings
power steering pipes damp
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
both sides front wings corroded
damage to front no plate
front discs corroded
front to rear metal brake pipe corroded
heavy engine and gear box oil leaks
o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
slight movement o/s/f lower ball joint
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
windows tinted
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s door difficult to open from inside and outside of vehicle
Battery insecure
wear to steering & suspension joints
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UYD 449W is a 1981 Ford Capri in White 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 UYD 449W, 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 UYD 449W registered?
UYD 449W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 March 1981.
Is UYD 449W safe to buy?
The MOT history for UYD 449W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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