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UFP 706X

1982 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

61,420 mi
Last recorded61,420 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFP 706X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 61,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 61,188 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 61,181 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 61,120 miles

Advise slight play in steering system.

Front Reg plate damaged.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brakes binding slightly.

Offside Rear park brake cable frayed slightly.

Pass 9 May 2016 60,827 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside Outer sill damaged

both front inner wheel arches heavily corroded

brake pipes and other components heavily underseald

front suspension components corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 May 2016 60,823 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet marked with chalk (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Front number plate damaged

Offside Outer sill damaged

both front inner wheel arches heavily corroded

brake pipes and other components heavily underseald

front suspension components corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,564 miles

chassis, floorpans and wheelarches heavily undersealed and muddy

nearside and offside front upper inner wheelarches heavily corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 60,207 miles

advisories as per test number 517267884095

Fail 28 Mar 2014 60,193 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system poorly supported

front number plate poorly secured

handbrake pivot pins seized

heavy corrosion to offside front inner wing

offside and nearside front strut top mounting areas corroded

offside sill damaged

play in nearside front wheel bearing

rear spring rear hanger prescribed areas corroded

weld repairs to offside rear quarter panel and sill not suitable as MOT repair (not seam welded)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 59,509 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipe heavily undersealed

inner wheelarches corroded

outer sills undersealed

repairs heavily undersealed

sus pect inadequate repair offside outer wing

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

vehicle underside muddy

Fail 21 Mar 2013 59,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipe heavily undersealed

inner wheelarches corroded

outer sills undersealed

sus pect inadequate repair offside outer wing

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

vehicle underside muddy

Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,298 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,847 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 57,818 miles

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

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,178 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 57,173 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 56,479 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 55,754 miles

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

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

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 19 Feb 2008 55,747 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2007 55,185 miles

as advised with fail

Fail 14 Feb 2007 55,178 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside rear wings behind wheels heavily corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2006 54,242 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

nearside front wing to front panel corroding

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight movement in offside inner rack joint

Pass 17 Feb 2006 54,242 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front wing to front panel corroding

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight movement in offside inner rack joint

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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UFP 706X is a 1982 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UFP 706X, 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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UFP 706X is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 January 1982.

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