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VLF 300X

1981 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,564 mi
Last recorded20,564 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLF 300X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 20,564 miles

Nearside seat has slight movement

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 20,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front bottom ball joint rubber boot has pin hole in it

Passenger front seat slightly loose

Pass 25 May 2017 20,264 miles

Oil leak rear axle ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 May 2017 20,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak rear axle ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,560 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 19,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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VLF 300X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VLF 300X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VLF 300X?

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What year was VLF 300X registered?

VLF 300X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 September 1981.

Is VLF 300X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLF 300X shows 6 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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