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DAV 178Y

1982 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,770 mi
Last recorded66,770 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAV 178Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 66,770 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 66,519 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 66,150 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 65,342 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 65,254 miles

rear inner and outer sills starting to rust

Fail 8 Oct 2015 65,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear inner and outer sills starting to rust

Pass 18 Jun 2014 65,240 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 65,226 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 65,226 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 65,096 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2011 65,035 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brakes will soon need attension

Fail 10 May 2011 65,035 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brakes will soon need attension

Pass 6 May 2010 64,920 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 64,737 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 64,574 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 64,443 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 64,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 64,295 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 64,276 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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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DAV 178Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DAV 178Y, 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

How do I check the history of DAV 178Y?

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What year was DAV 178Y registered?

DAV 178Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 November 1982.

Is DAV 178Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAV 178Y shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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