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UYD 449W

1981 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,597 mi
Last recorded86,597 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYD 449W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 86,597 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 86,597 miles

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2013 78,520 miles

both front steering rack gaiters perishing

Pass 16 Sep 2011 71,709 miles

corrosion on top of wings

power steering pipes damp

Fail 9 Sep 2011

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 69,322 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 69,314 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 68,852 miles

Battery insecure

wear to steering & suspension joints

Pass 4 Dec 2006 65,281 miles

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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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.

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