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BHA 229Y

1982 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,937 mi
Last recorded60,937 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHA 229Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 60,937 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 60,915 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2021 60,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 57,739 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 57,738 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch/sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch/sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 53,579 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 51,266 miles

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

Offside Front Floor to wing corrosion, non prescribed area.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 51,261 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Floor to wing corrosion, non prescribed area.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 51,108 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,012 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 49,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,960 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 46,960 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 46,954 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 46,015 miles

clearance between O/S/F tyre and strut is small.

Fail 16 Aug 2006 46,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BHA 229Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BHA 229Y, 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 BHA 229Y registered?

BHA 229Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 September 1982.

Is BHA 229Y safe to buy?

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