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AFH 359Y

1982 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,969 mi
Last recorded76,969 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFH 359Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 76,969 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 75,788 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2024 75,180 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 74,547 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 74,173 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 74,074 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 73,899 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,654 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 72,962 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,916 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 70,787 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 69,528 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,936 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 66,616 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 65,470 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 64,877 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 62,352 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 59,477 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 58,360 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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AFH 359Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,714 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 AFH 359Y, 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 44 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AFH 359Y?

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What year was AFH 359Y registered?

AFH 359Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 October 1982.

Is AFH 359Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFH 359Y shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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