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FRO 123Y

1982 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,880 mi
Last recorded55,880 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRO 123Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 55,880 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 55,405 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 55,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure by engine (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 54,306 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 53,638 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 53,637 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2018 52,738 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 52,198 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 51,503 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 50,442 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 49,584 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,290 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,322 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 47,322 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,684 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,962 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 42,591 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,253 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 41,237 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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FRO 123Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FRO 123Y, 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 FRO 123Y registered?

FRO 123Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 October 1982.

Is FRO 123Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRO 123Y shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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