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BVC 400Y

1982 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,314 mi
Last recorded26,314 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVC 400Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 26,314 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to offside front wing but not considered to be a sharp edge

nearside front suspension track control arm rubber bushes slightly worn

offside and nearside front inner wings excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside and nearside inner front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 7 Apr 2008 26,313 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to offside front wing but not considered to be a sharp edge

nearside front suspension track control arm rubber bushes slightly worn

offside and nearside front inner wings excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside and nearside inner front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Nov 2007 25,501 miles

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

O/s/f floor corroded outside prescribed area.

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,634 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front floor excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 5 Apr 2007 23,633 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front floor excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 12 Apr 2006 19,662 miles

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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BVC 400Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BVC 400Y, 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 BVC 400Y registered?

BVC 400Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 August 1982.

Is BVC 400Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVC 400Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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