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JVV 651Y

1982 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,887 mi
Last recorded6,887 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVV 651Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 6,887 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 6,253 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 5,825 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 5,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 5,398 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 5,255 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under body corrosion in places

Fail 18 Mar 2016 4,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under body corrosion in places

Pass 8 Oct 2014 2,935 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 1,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 1,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 70,762 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

servo removed due to different master cylinder fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2011 59,593 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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JVV 651Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JVV 651Y, 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 JVV 651Y registered?

JVV 651Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 August 1982.

Is JVV 651Y safe to buy?

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