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VLR 820X

1982 Ford Capri

Bronze Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

40,409 mi
Last recorded40,409 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLR 820X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 40,409 miles

drivers door hinge drop

gearbox reverse gate faulty

nearside and offside outer sills rusted

Fail 4 May 2017 40,406 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement center d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement center d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers door hinge drop

gearbox reverse gate faulty

nearside and offside outer sills rusted

Pass 9 May 2016 39,821 miles

oil leak

rear wheel bearings slightly rough

various corrosion to body

Fail 9 May 2016 39,821 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

rear wheel bearings slightly rough

various corrosion to body

Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,997 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 38,997 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2014 38,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 36,839 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 35,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 34,365 miles

Both rear inner wheel arch corroded

Both rear leaf spring mounts corroded

General vehicle condition is corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R Boot floor corroded

Oil leak

Play in both rear antiroll bar bushses

Fail 1 Jul 2011 34,341 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear inner wheel arch corroded

Both rear leaf spring mounts corroded

General vehicle condition is corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R Boot floor corroded

Oil leak

Play in both rear antiroll bar bushses

Pass 5 Jul 2010 32,746 miles

corrosion in o/s/f under bonnet inner wing close to fail

tailgate does not open

Fail 1 Jul 2010 32,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in o/s/f under bonnet inner wing close to fail

tailgate does not open

Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,388 miles

all rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2009 31,388 miles

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

all rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2008 28,283 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 24,459 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 20,713 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 20,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VLR 820X is a 1982 Ford Capri in Bronze with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VLR 820X, 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 VLR 820X registered?

VLR 820X is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 May 1982.

Is VLR 820X safe to buy?

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