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CUD 781Y

1982 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,534 mi
Last recorded58,534 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUD 781Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 58,534 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 58,524 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 58,491 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 58,464 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 58,441 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 58,315 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 58,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,783 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,596 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,869 miles

Nearside front headlamp has stone chip but not effecting beam image

Fail 27 Jun 2011 52,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 52,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,314 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 49,372 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 48,475 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 48,475 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 47,722 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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CUD 781Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CUD 781Y, 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 CUD 781Y registered?

CUD 781Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is CUD 781Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUD 781Y shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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