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82,540 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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vehicle in nice condition
vehicle in nice condition
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced on dip-beam (1.7.5a)
Body has slight corrosion both sides - inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks (4.1.D.1b)
Body has slight corrosion both sides - inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both sides-rear axle/transmission slightly noisy
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both sides-rear axle/transmission slightly noisy
Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
air filter loose on engine
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
bulkhead has underseal near servo unit
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have cracks inwalls n/s/f and o/s/f have cracks inwalls
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
bulkhead has underseal near servo unit
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have cracks inwalls n/s/f and o/s/f have cracks inwalls
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
all tyres perishing
nearside front floor to sill corroded, not within prescribed area
offside front floor corroded, not within prescribed area
offside inner track control arm inner bush worn not excessive
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
all tyres perishing
nearside front floor to sill corroded, not within prescribed area
offside front floor corroded, not within prescribed area
offside inner track control arm inner bush worn not excessive
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion o/s/f inner sill
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion o/s/f inner sill
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XGT 477W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XGT 477W, 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 XGT 477W registered?
XGT 477W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 May 1981.
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