1981 Ford Capri 1.6L Petrol · TEL 144X
1981 Ford Capri (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 1981. Recorded mileage 77,660 miles. MOT expired on 26 Nov 2022. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1981
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TEL 144X Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2021
- 77,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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TEL 144X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1981 Ford Capri (TEL 144X) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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