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WBA 82K

1971 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,018 mi
Last recorded72,018 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 Ford Capri48,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBA 82K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 72,018 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 71,899 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 71,374 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 70,340 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 69,503 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 68,218 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 67,212 miles

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

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

both front suspension top mounts slightly deteriorated

centre propshaft bearing/bush worn

steering rack internal bush has slight play

Pass 22 May 2014 66,655 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 65,969 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 65,383 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 65,383 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 64,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 May 2010 63,318 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 63,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2007 61,886 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 61,024 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 60,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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WBA 82K is a 1971 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1971 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 48,638 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 WBA 82K, 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 55 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WBA 82K registered?

WBA 82K is a 1971 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 August 1971.

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The MOT history for WBA 82K shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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