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GTW 497Y

1982 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,015 mi
Last recorded28,015 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTW 497Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 28,015 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall cracked

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 27,654 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 127,231 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 27,075 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

underseal on rear brake pipes making closer inspection of pipes difficult

Pass 8 May 2012 26,788 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2012 26,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 26,337 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 25,782 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 25,122 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,826 miles

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

rear suspention bumpstops missing

Fail 23 Jul 2008 24,826 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear suspention bumpstops missing

Pass 3 Apr 2007 24,151 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 24,151 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

vehicle has had extensive welding to underside of body covered by underseal

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 497Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GTW 497Y, 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 497Y registered?

GTW 497Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 November 1982.

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