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BYG 566Y

1982 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,735 mi
Last recorded98,735 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYG 566Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 98,735 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 98,709 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

offside front brake binding slightley.

Pass 19 May 2014 96,877 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 96,772 miles

Oil leak

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play offside front bottom ball joint

slight play offside steering arm

Pass 6 Jun 2012 86,236 miles

Both sills corroding

Front to rear fuel pipes insecure

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2011 95,969 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 95,604 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 95,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 95,020 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2008 93,744 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 93,249 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 93,236 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BYG 566Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYG 566Y, 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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BYG 566Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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