MOT Status
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96,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Main beam tell tale not working
Nearside Front track rod end dust cover slightly split
oil leaks
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
wheel-bearing sound on N/S/R
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inside Bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
under car heavily under sealed
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pedal has travel
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pedal has travel
offside rear brake sticking on/nearside front bottom ball joint worn/weak horn tone
weak headlight patterns
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BGV 282Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 BGV 282Y, 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 BGV 282Y registered?
BGV 282Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 December 1982.
Is BGV 282Y safe to buy?
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