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GTW 41Y

1982 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,018 mi
Last recorded82,018 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTW 41Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 82,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat not tilting

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 11 Sep 2018 81,665 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 81,042 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 81,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 80,780 miles

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

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

chassis well undersealed

Fail 17 Jul 2013 80,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,038 miles

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

O/S/F top strut mount stiff in operation

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 79,153 miles

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

slight bind in O/S/R brake

slight bind in both front brakes

vehicle underside well waxoyled

Pass 18 May 2010 76,794 miles

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipe coated in underseal

n/s/f inner wing corroded but not within a pescribed area

Fail 18 May 2010 76,792 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipe coated in underseal

n/s/f inner wing corroded but not within a pescribed area

Pass 2 Apr 2009 73,011 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 69,344 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 63,461 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 63,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 59,492 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 59,350 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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GTW 41Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GTW 41Y, 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 GTW 41Y registered?

GTW 41Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 October 1982.

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