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WHJ 333W

1981 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,404 mi
Last recorded27,404 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 333W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 27,404 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 27,404 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 27,257 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 27,255 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 26,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to back panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to back panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 26,910 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to back panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to back panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 26,671 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 26,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 26,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 25,750 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 25,442 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 25,317 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,615 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 24,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 24,115 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 24,101 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NO REAR SEAT BELTS FITTED

Pass 18 Sep 2009 23,301 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 23,149 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside headlight slight corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,801 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 17,700 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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WHJ 333W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WHJ 333W, 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 WHJ 333W registered?

WHJ 333W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 26 June 1981.

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