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UPA 399X

1982 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,396 mi
Last recorded22,396 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPA 399X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 22,396 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 21,249 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 21,206 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring forward mount area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 19,293 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jul 2018 18,321 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 16,496 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 14,522 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 13,075 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 13,075 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 11,852 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight movement in steering rack rubber mounts.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 10,612 miles

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

TCA bushes o/s and n/s front perished.

Fail 5 Jun 2013 10,475 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 May 2012 8,950 miles

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

all metal brake pipes have been coverd in under seal making examination difficult

both rear outer sills rusted

Pass 4 May 2011 7,648 miles

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s/r outer sill starting to rust

o/s/r outer sill, suspect body filler repair, unable to inspect properly

unable to inspect brake pipes & hoses properly as covered with under seal

Pass 31 Mar 2010 5,790 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes & brake hoses under car, covered with under-sill making accurate inspection difficult

Pass 25 Mar 2009 4,331 miles

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

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

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

flexi brake hose metal ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 11 Feb 2008 2,549 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 2,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 230 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 205 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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UPA 399X is a 1982 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UPA 399X, 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 UPA 399X registered?

UPA 399X is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is UPA 399X safe to buy?

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