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ECM 128Y

1982 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,600 mi
Last recorded67,600 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECM 128Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 67,600 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf strut top (2.4.A.3)

ns A pillar badly corroded

ns inner wing corroded

os A pillar corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2015 67,675 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (2.4.A.3)

hole in nsf tyre tread

nsf a pillar badley corroded

osf a pillar corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2006 67,018 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 67,018 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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ECM 128Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ECM 128Y, 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 ECM 128Y registered?

ECM 128Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 October 1982.

Is ECM 128Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECM 128Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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