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ALF 653Y

1982 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

17,105 mi
Last recorded17,105 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALF 653Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 17,105 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 15,860 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner end of steering rack

Rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 29 Sep 2020 14,979 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 13,951 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 13,951 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 12,503 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 12,503 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 11,606 miles

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

play in steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2016 10,627 miles

corrosion inner rear sills

play in steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2015 9,513 miles

brake pipes pitted some are rusty

corrosion inner rear sills

play in steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2014 8,443 miles

play in sterring rack

Fail 6 Oct 2014 8,443 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

play in sterring rack

Pass 23 Oct 2013 7,223 miles

all rear brake pipes rusty

offside front track control arm bushes badly perised

play in nearside of rack

Pass 10 Oct 2012 6,362 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery loose

o/s headlamp pattern poor

track control arm bushes worn to limit

Pass 19 Oct 2011 4,250 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

track control arm bushes worn

Pass 19 Oct 2010 2,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion offside front floor and offside front inner sill, not in prescribed areas

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2009 271 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 98,307 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 96,768 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

track control arm outer bushes offside and nearside perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2006 95,178 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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ALF 653Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ALF 653Y, 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.

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What year was ALF 653Y registered?

ALF 653Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 October 1982.

Is ALF 653Y safe to buy?

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