MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose locking nut loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Track rod end loose locking nut loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported main to offside rear (3.6.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet does not hit windscreen (8.2.3)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Oil leak ()
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside front tyre wall slightly cracked.
Battery insecure
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LMT 982W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1981 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 56,561 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 LMT 982W, 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 45 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was LMT 982W registered?
LMT 982W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 July 1981.
Is LMT 982W safe to buy?
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