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BGV 282Y

1982 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,896 mi
Last recorded96,896 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGV 282Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 96,896 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 96,559 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 96,444 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 96,444 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 96,376 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 95,352 miles

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover slightly split

oil leaks

Pass 4 Oct 2017 94,443 miles

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

wheel-bearing sound on N/S/R

Pass 3 Oct 2016 93,008 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 91,573 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 31,887 miles

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

Oil leak

under car heavily under sealed

Pass 31 Aug 2013 27,508 miles

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

brake pedal has travel

Fail 21 Aug 2013 27,468 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,283 miles

offside rear brake sticking on/nearside front bottom ball joint worn/weak horn tone

Pass 27 Sep 2008 26,888 miles

weak headlight patterns

Pass 7 Sep 2007 25,985 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2006 25,935 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 25,441 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 25,440 miles

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)

Fail 29 Nov 2005 25,439 miles

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.

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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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.

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