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VPR 328X

1982 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

41,721 mi
Last recorded41,721 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPR 328X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,721 miles

headlamps just on limit unable to ajust

THIS CAR HAS HAD MAJOR WELDING REPAIRS WE ARE UNABLE TO SEE MOST OF THE WELDS DUE TO SEALNT AND UNDER SEALER!

Fail 15 Nov 2011 41,720 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

headlamps just on limit unable to ajust

THIS CAR HAS HAD MAJOR WELDING REPAIRS WE ARE UNABLE TO SEE MOST OF THE WELDS DUE TO SEALNT AND UNDER SEALER!

Fail 12 Jul 2011 41,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

ALL CORRSION HAS BEEN MARKED THE VEHICLE UNDERSIDE IS IN VERY POOR CONDITON ITS HAS ALREADY HAD LOTS OF REPAIRS AND LOTS OF UNDER SEALER PRESENT!

BEAM IMAGE POOR ON O/S

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 39,764 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 39,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 39,765 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 39,765 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 37,945 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 37,945 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 37,941 miles

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

Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel (3.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VPR 328X is a 1982 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 VPR 328X, 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 VPR 328X registered?

VPR 328X is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 May 1982.

Is VPR 328X safe to buy?

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