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DEG 383Y

1982 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,439 mi
Last recorded22,439 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEG 383Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 22,439 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 21,486 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 21,084 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 21,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced seat mount (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Fail 4 Jan 2017 21,047 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan around drivers seat mount (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s inner floorpan/sill at rear (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner wheel arches both n/s and o/s by anti-roll bar mounts (2.4.A.3)

advise serious corrosion to o/s/f floorpan but not a prescribed area

advise slight corrosion around o/s/r spring front mount

Pass 18 Dec 2015 20,553 miles

PROP SHAFT FLANGE BOLT MISSING

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front floor lower panels (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 20,551 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font both (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Rear uj bolt missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front floor lower panels (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 20,393 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 20,159 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Jul 2011 20,149 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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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DEG 383Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DEG 383Y, 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 DEG 383Y registered?

DEG 383Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 November 1982.

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