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WAY 87X

1982 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

8,704 mi
Last recorded8,704 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAY 87X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 8,704 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 7,334 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 6,087 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 4,241 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure WING TO FLOOR (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 1,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner RACK END HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 99,784 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 97,856 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 95,952 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 94,431 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

slight roughness at both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jun 2015 93,763 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 92,466 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 92,460 miles

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

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

both outer sills corroded but not to excess

both rear inner quater panels holed but is not a pre-scribed area

nearside front floor section has been repaired on inside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2009 92,188 miles

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

n/s rack ball socket worn

rear n/ plate cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2009 92,188 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s rack ball socket worn

rear n/ plate cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2007 91,856 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 91,520 miles

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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WAY 87X is a 1982 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WAY 87X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WAY 87X registered?

WAY 87X is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 April 1982.

Is WAY 87X safe to buy?

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