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GDE 230X

1982 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,324 mi
Last recorded39,324 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDE 230X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 39,324 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 38,117 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Jul 2011 36,847 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 36,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

plates welded to under carriage

slight play in n/s/f rack

Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,853 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 34,853 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 73,082 miles

ADV FRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKING †ADV LIGHJT CORROSION ON UNDFER BODY †ADV OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

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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GDE 230X is a 1982 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GDE 230X, 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 GDE 230X registered?

GDE 230X is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is GDE 230X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDE 230X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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