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FFL 526Y

1982 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,678 mi
Last recorded74,678 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFL 526Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 74,678 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 74,331 miles

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

Coolant leak water pump ()

Drivers seat backrest slightly loose

Minor oil leak from rear differential

Offside Rear Brake binding + unable to fully inspect wheel bearing

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 74,328 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested N/S/F caliper insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings TRE mounting bracket (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings TRE mounting bracket (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drivers seat backrest slightly loose

Minor oil leak from rear differential

Offside Rear Brake binding + unable to fully inspect wheel bearing

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 72,345 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 72,339 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported offside and nearside (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,120 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 72,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

nearside front wing is holed

offside rear antiroll bar is slightly loose

Pass 19 Feb 2010 67,422 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

front steering rack bushes slightly play

slight play to the steering rack o/s

Fail 15 Feb 2010 67,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

front steering rack bushes slightly play

Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,271 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 60,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 58,651 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 58,651 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 57,301 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 57,301 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 51,873 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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FFL 526Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FFL 526Y, 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 FFL 526Y registered?

FFL 526Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is FFL 526Y safe to buy?

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