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BDF 346Y

1982 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

5,446 mi
Last recorded5,446 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDF 346Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 5,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe to center box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened hand brake clevis pin worn (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective nsr tail pipe to middle box clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to spring hanger fixing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both nsr and osr outer half shaft seals leaking

has a bad oil leak engine and transmission

Fail 16 Oct 2019 5,446 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake relay lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment hand brake rod locating bush is incorrectly fitted creating excessive movement of the rod (1.1.15 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe to center box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened hand brake clevis pin worn (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective nsr tail pipe to middle box clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to spring hanger fixing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both nsr and osr outer half shaft seals leaking

has a bad oil leak engine and transmission

Pass 19 Oct 2018 28,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to intermediate joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in the steering rack worm

Fail 18 Oct 2018 28,065 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel foot brake has a lack of reserve travel and is very spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little or no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake lever has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to intermediate joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in the steering rack worm

suspect nsr and osr inner diff seals leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2017 97,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2017 97,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking drum (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake flexi hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake flexi hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

coolant expansion tank pipe split

serious oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2016 91,980 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened parking brake relay rod support bush missing (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake flexi hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake flexi hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

coolant expansion tank pipe split

serious oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,511 miles

Corrosion to both front sills/lower front wings. Corrosion to OS rear outer sill.

Crack to OS of windscreen, starting to go cloudy at edges.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OS front bumper damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2015 89,511 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion to both front sills/lower front wings. Corrosion to OS rear outer sill.

Crack to OS of windscreen, starting to go cloudy at edges.

Extra brackets on rear axle loose.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OS front bumper damaged

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 82,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

crack in windscreen

lower offside front wing split

oil leaks

slight play in steering rack

windscreen starting to delaminate

Fail 24 Oct 2011 80,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bolt missing out of inlet maniold

coolent leak from radiator

engine oil leaks

front antiroll bar bushes starting to perish

front windscreen cracked out of zone A

front windscreen starting to delaminate

offside front wing damaged and split on lower edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2010 74,091 miles

Carbs need to be flexibly mounted

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 74,087 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Carbs need to be flexibly mounted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 69,477 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 65,113 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 62,414 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 62,413 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s n/s steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 1 Nov 2006 61,547 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

altenator belt loose

fuel cap seal cork is cracking needs replacement soon

gear box oil leak at rear

o/s n/s rack mounting rubbers worn

Fail 1 Nov 2006 61,547 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

altenator belt loose

fuel cap seal cork is cracking needs replacement soon

gear box oil leak at rear

o/s n/s rack mounting rubbers worn

Pass 4 Nov 2005 60,765 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 60,759 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Oct 2005 60,759 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

feal cap seal perrished

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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BDF 346Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 BDF 346Y, 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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BDF 346Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 November 1982.

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