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WTW 757W

1981 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,901 mi
Last recorded61,901 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTW 757W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,901 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,221 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 54,694 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 54,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,711 miles

Advise nearside door mirror missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,034 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Water pump leaking.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,231 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear reg plate bulbs dim

Fail 27 Aug 2010 47,117 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear reg plate bulbs dim

Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,124 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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WTW 757W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WTW 757W, 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

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What year was WTW 757W registered?

WTW 757W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 June 1981.

Is WTW 757W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTW 757W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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