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BEG 321Y

1982 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

6,430 mi
Last recorded6,430 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEG 321Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2007 6,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 1,853 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 1,853 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 1,253 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 1,253 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BEG 321Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 BEG 321Y, 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 BEG 321Y registered?

BEG 321Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 October 1982.

Is BEG 321Y safe to buy?

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