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ETL 805X

1982 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,964 mi
Last recorded75,964 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETL 805X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 75,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front floor corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 18 Jun 2026 75,964 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front floor corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 7 Aug 2014 75,728 miles

Brake may require adjustment, long pedal travel

Offside front seatbelt difficult to engage in buckle

Rear seatbelts may have incorrect securing bolts fitted at lower outer mountings

Slight corrosion on offside front inner wing at strut top mount

Slight play in offside track rod end

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 75,720 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brake may require adjustment, long pedal travel

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front seatbelt difficult to engage in buckle

Rear seatbelts may have incorrect securing bolts fitted at lower outer mountings

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion on offside front inner wing at strut top mount

Slight play in offside track rod end

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 75,329 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 75,323 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,118 miles

Front anti roll bar/ track control arm bushes starting to split

Fail 24 Jul 2012 75,118 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front anti roll bar/ track control arm bushes starting to split

Fail 3 Aug 2011 75,042 miles

All Underbody Components Have Slight Surface Corrosion

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 75,042 miles

All Underbody Components Have Slight Surface Corrosion

Battery insecure

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 74,141 miles

Front brake imbalance slightly higher than average at 18%.

No rear seat belts fitted.

No side repeaters fitted.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Slight play in steering on both sides at front.

Pass 14 Feb 2009 72,689 miles

Brake fluid reservoir low. Observed no leaks.

Chip to windscreen, not within zone A and not more than 10mm across.

O/S/R shocker providing a reduced damping effect. Not leaking or dangerous.

Rear brakes imbalanced. N/S too low, O/S too high, has passed MOT but worth noting. Adjustment required.

Slight play in both front track rod ends.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 71,437 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 68,193 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 68,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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ETL 805X is a 1982 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ETL 805X, 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 ETL 805X registered?

ETL 805X is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 June 1982.

Is ETL 805X safe to buy?

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