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EAR 681Y

1982 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

373 mi
Last recorded373 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAR 681Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 99,722 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 99,504 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 99,504 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 99,163 miles

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 99,158 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 98,610 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 98,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 98,289 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 95,240 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 87,576 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded and has a light misting of oil

Pass 16 Sep 2014 80,633 miles

Bonnet release stiff

Both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion both rear shock absorber casings

Slight corrosion prescribed are of both rear suspension leaf spring mounts

Slight movement nearside front compliance bush

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 80,361 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release stiff

Both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside front tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside front tyre slight damage inner sidewall

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion both rear shock absorber casings

Slight corrosion prescribed are of both rear suspension leaf spring mounts

Fail 2 Sep 2013 72,916 miles

Brake ferrules slightly corroded

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 72,916 miles

Brake ferrules slightly corroded

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 68,088 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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EAR 681Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EAR 681Y, 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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EAR 681Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 August 1982.

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