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CTJ 883X

1982 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,922 mi
Last recorded89,922 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTJ 883X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 89,922 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 89,918 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear position lamp too bright

Offside Rear Inner wheel rubbing against brake caliper

Offside Rear position lamp too bright

Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,844 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 89,681 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 have very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,424 miles

nearside and offside floor section slightly corrode

Pass 4 Mar 2016 89,316 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 88,959 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 88,952 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 88,495 miles

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

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

vehicle has corrosion out with prescribed area

Fail 28 Feb 2014 88,477 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

vehicle has corrosion out with prescribed area

Pass 6 Mar 2013 88,014 miles

ADVISE BATTERY INSECURE.

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT ALLOY WHEEL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 87,715 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear chassis leg holed next to fuel tank

Pass 24 Feb 2011 87,350 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak at rear diff

Fail 10 Feb 2011 87,339 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 9 Feb 2010 86,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 86,111 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 85,076 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 85,076 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 85,072 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 83,937 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 81,347 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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CTJ 883X is a 1982 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CTJ 883X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CTJ 883X registered?

CTJ 883X is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 April 1982.

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