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FPU 637Y

1982 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,782 mi
Last recorded76,782 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPU 637Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2013 76,782 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

rear diff slight leak

vehicle under sealled

Pass 13 Sep 2012 76,760 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust corroded

nearside and offside floors corroded

nearside rear underwing corroded

nearside sill corroded

underseal heavily applied under car

windscreen scratched

Fail 15 May 2012 76,760 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front underwing corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 74,581 miles

n/s/f indicator slight insecure

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

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

o/s/r leaf spring slight longlitudally dispalced

oil leak

water leak

Pass 5 Feb 2009 66,842 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 64,930 miles

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

all four tyres have slight cracking to sidewall

Fail 6 Mar 2007 64,928 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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FPU 637Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FPU 637Y, 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 FPU 637Y registered?

FPU 637Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is FPU 637Y safe to buy?

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