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WDD 996X

1982 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,530 mi
Last recorded42,530 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDD 996X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 42,530 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 41,842 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 41,264 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 40,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 40,314 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside mirror insecure

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,037 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 40,037 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front chassis outriggers to floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,822 miles

corrosion to floor and sills not considered excessive

slight leak on steering rack

Fail 19 Aug 2015 39,811 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

corrosion to floor and sills not considered excessive

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2014 39,509 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all floors in very poor condition

o/s front wiper blade in poor condition

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,907 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 26 Jul 2012 37,897 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all floors in poor condition

Fail 16 Apr 2011 36,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 36,204 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside front flitch panel by windscreen holed and corroded

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2010 36,194 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside front flitch panel by windscreen holed and corroded

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,435 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2009 35,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s rear shock absorbers worn.

vehicle heavily undersealed & repaired inspection impared.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,703 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 34,699 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

n/s front door step corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,152 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 34,152 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 34,138 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

advise at time of test nearside and offside floors to inner sills heavily disguised cosmeticaly

nearside front doorstep to sill to 'a' post excessively corroded ......NOT a prescribed area

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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WDD 996X is a 1982 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WDD 996X, 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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WDD 996X is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 March 1982.

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