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FHJ 725Y

1982 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,487 mi
Last recorded44,487 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHJ 725Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,487 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,365 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 41,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,979 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 36,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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FHJ 725Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FHJ 725Y, 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 FHJ 725Y registered?

FHJ 725Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 October 1982.

Is FHJ 725Y safe to buy?

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