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FFA 121Y

1982 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,345 mi
Last recorded2,345 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFA 121Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 2,345 miles

THE PROP SHAFT IS WORN

N/S/F INNER SILL AND INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA IS CORRODED

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE WORN LOW CLOSE TO LIMIT

SUSPECT FILLER N/S/F INNER WING NOT WITHIN 30CM AREA

THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE IS DAMAGED AND HAS BEEN REPAIRED

VERY HEAVILY UNDER SEALED UNDER SIDE OF THE CAR AND UNDER THE WHEEL ARCHIES VERY HARD TO CHECK FULLY FOR CORROSION

Fail 31 Jul 2009 2,344 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

HEAVILY UNDER SEALED ALL UNDER CAR HARD TO CHECK FOR CORROSION FULLY

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRE IS WORN LOW

O/S/R PARKING BRAKE CABLE IS INSECURE

PROPSHAFT WORN

THE N/S/F INNER SILL IS CORRODED

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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FFA 121Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 FFA 121Y, 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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FFA 121Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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