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VEV 727W

1981 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,287 mi
Last recorded74,287 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEV 727W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 74,287 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 72,438 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 72,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,011 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 75,011 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 73,714 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2010 72,392 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 69,488 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 May 2009 69,488 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 May 2008 67,850 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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VEV 727W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VEV 727W, 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 VEV 727W registered?

VEV 727W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 May 1981.

Is VEV 727W safe to buy?

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