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BPU 24X

1982 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,623 mi
Last recorded13,623 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPU 24X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 13,623 miles

Both front track rod end rubbers split

Corrosion around both rear leaf springs mounts

Front and rear bumpers removed

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 29 Sep 2010 13,606 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

general underbody corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 30 Sep 2009
Pass 20 Jun 2008 94,622 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 63,450 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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BPU 24X is a 1982 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BPU 24X, 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 BPU 24X registered?

BPU 24X is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 March 1982.

Is BPU 24X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPU 24X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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