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BVC 57Y

1982 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,687 mi
Last recorded12,687 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVC 57Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 12,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 12,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear fog , tell tale intermittent working on test

Pass 11 Mar 2021 12,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel hose to fuel pump perished

Pass 23 Mar 2020 12,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion lower edge front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear axle diff pan corroded an slight oil seapage

Pass 26 Mar 2019 10,320 miles

all four tyres perished

corrosion near ns front susp mount

gear box rear mount bolt loose and modification to mount poor

Fail 15 Mar 2019 10,320 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all four tyres perished

corrosion near ns front susp mount

gear box rear mount bolt loose and modification to mount poor

Pass 4 May 2017 9,481 miles

Offside front inner wing corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 9,468 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped runs along bulk head (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Gearbox mount loose

Offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 7,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 3,065 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 2,618 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 2,618 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 95,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle hasbeen standing for a long time †drivers door front edge flakey rust

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 57Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BVC 57Y, 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 57Y registered?

BVC 57Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 August 1982.

Is BVC 57Y safe to buy?

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