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TPL 375X

1982 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

79,143 mi
Last recorded79,143 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPL 375X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 79,143 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

bumper corners missing

n/s rack boot perished

rear sills rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2010 79,143 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

bumper corners missing

n/s rack boot perished

rear sills rusty

Fail 4 May 2010 79,079 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside 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 Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 25 Apr 2010 79,038 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 May 2009 75,633 miles

windsreen damaged

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s outer sill coroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 25 Apr 2009 75,554 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

grease around nearside steering rack boot

nearside outersill corroded

play in both front wheel bearings

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 May 2008 72,336 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 72,279 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 69,773 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 69,708 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 63,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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TPL 375X is a 1982 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 TPL 375X, 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 TPL 375X registered?

TPL 375X is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 March 1982.

Is TPL 375X safe to buy?

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