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ARK 681Y

1982 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,026 mi
Last recorded65,026 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARK 681Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 65,026 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,863 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 64,853 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 64,619 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2012 64,619 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 64,091 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,861 miles

oil leak on engine

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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ARK 681Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ARK 681Y, 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 ARK 681Y?

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What year was ARK 681Y registered?

ARK 681Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 August 1982.

Is ARK 681Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARK 681Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ARK 681Y have outstanding finance?

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