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XBJ 234

1981 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

47,953 mi
Last recorded47,953 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBJ 234
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 47,953 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

General body condition poor

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front lower wing insecure

Offside & nearside front inner sill/floors corroded

Offside & nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

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

Rear lower panel corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 47,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

General body condition poor

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front lower wing insecure

Offside & nearside front inner sill/floors corroded

Offside & nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

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

Rear lower panel corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 45,951 miles

bodywork/floor/in poor condition

Fail 7 Oct 2016 45,957 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leg mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leg mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective ()

front and rear lower panels corroded and holed

n/s and o/s front and rear wings/inner and outer corroded and holed

n/s and o/s front floor/sills corroded and holed

Pass 5 May 2010 45,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general corrosion on body

nearside front wing insecure at front panel

slight distorsion on brakes

Fail 13 Mar 2010 45,124 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

nearside front wing insecure at front panel

slight distorsion on offside front brake

Pass 24 Jul 2008 43,957 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 43,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 41,188 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 41,180 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 38,605 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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XBJ 234 is a 1981 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XBJ 234, 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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XBJ 234 is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 January 1981.

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