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MCA 148Y

1982 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

6,702 mi
Last recorded6,702 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCA 148Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 6,702 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 6,239 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 4,931 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 4,924 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2013 3,591 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 3,169 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 3,169 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 2,949 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 890 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 505 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 99,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

would advise looking at near side front inner arch could be worse than what i can tell

Pass 4 Jan 2007 98,111 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

not much hand brake travel

o/s/ wiper split

Pass 12 Jan 2006 96,847 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 96,835 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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MCA 148Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Red 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 MCA 148Y, 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 MCA 148Y registered?

MCA 148Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 November 1982.

Is MCA 148Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCA 148Y shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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