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MUY 514X

1982 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,170 mi
Last recorded70,170 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUY 514X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,170 miles

Front indicator wiring insecure

Repair welding around rear leaf spring front attachments has slight corrosion

nearside Steering rack bush has slight play

offside front Inner wing where it meets scuttle panel and outer wing has a rust hole along the edge

Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,739 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 64,546 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front inner wing corroded at rear

offside rack boot poor

Pass 10 Aug 2010 64,307 miles

both sides front track control arms bushes perished and split

nearside rear leaf spring seperating

offside rack boot split at end

Pass 4 Oct 2008 64,195 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 64,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 63,960 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 63,960 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 63,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MUY 514X is a 1982 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MUY 514X, 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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MUY 514X is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 May 1982.

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