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TUJ 385Y

1982 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

12,391 mi
Last recorded12,391 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUJ 385Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 12,391 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 12,124 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 10,963 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 9,470 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 8,077 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 6,291 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 4,673 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 3,014 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 3,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 1,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 1,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 99,630 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 98,204 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 96,275 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 96,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 94,359 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 94,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 92,566 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 92,566 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 90,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 90,389 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 88,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 88,347 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 85,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 85,538 miles

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

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

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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TUJ 385Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TUJ 385Y, 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 TUJ 385Y registered?

TUJ 385Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 August 1982.

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