MOT Status
ValidMileage
93,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f b rake binding
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DBW 808Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Blue 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 DBW 808Y, 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 DBW 808Y registered?
DBW 808Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 November 1982.
Is DBW 808Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for DBW 808Y 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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