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NBS 5

1982 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,252 mi
Last recorded53,252 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBS 5
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 53,252 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively O/S AND N/S (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 53,250 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 53,249 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 53,249 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 53,248 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 53,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working O/S N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 53,244 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 53,239 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 53,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2011 50,261 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,889 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 43,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,092 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 42,410 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 42,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 42,030 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 42,030 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2006 41,819 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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NBS 5 is a 1982 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NBS 5, 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

How do I check the history of NBS 5?

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What year was NBS 5 registered?

NBS 5 is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 March 1982.

Is NBS 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBS 5 shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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