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XGT 477W

1981 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,540 mi
Last recorded82,540 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGT 477W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 82,540 miles

vehicle in nice condition

Pass 15 May 2025 82,524 miles

vehicle in nice condition

Pass 28 May 2024 82,426 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 82,270 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 82,154 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,113 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides - inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 82,083 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,855 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 81,843 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 81,543 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 81,194 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 81,193 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 81,111 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 81,101 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 81,056 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 81,041 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 80,932 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 80,915 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 80,875 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 80,875 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 80,582 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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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.

Is XGT 477W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGT 477W shows 21 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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