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NUU 892Y

1982 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,612 mi
Last recorded18,612 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUU 892Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 18,612 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

o/s front has slight corrosion but not in a prescribed area

unable to asses chassis due to excessive under seal applied

Pass 10 Jul 2013 15,248 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 15,217 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 9,224 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 9,198 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,904 miles

NO REAR SEATS FITTED

SMALL CORROSION HOLE ON INNER WING REAR NEARSIDE

Pass 12 Sep 2007 15,371 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 15,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NUU 892Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NUU 892Y, 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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What year was NUU 892Y registered?

NUU 892Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 September 1982.

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