MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake flexi hoses started to wear
corrosion on sills
corrosion on springs
corrosion underfloor front to rear
slight oil leak
slight play on steeringf rack
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both side upper shocker tops slighty dried
corrosion on sills
corrosion underfloor front to rear
oil leak
slight noise on rack when rocking
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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EWT 259Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EWT 259Y, 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 EWT 259Y registered?
EWT 259Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 December 1982.
Is EWT 259Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for EWT 259Y shows 6 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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