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WEF 275Y

1982 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

84,580 mi
Last recorded84,580 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEF 275Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 84,580 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 84,476 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 84,308 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both/sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 83,948 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 83,633 miles

Nearside outer sill holed and corroded

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 83,630 miles

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

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

Nearside outer sill holed and corroded

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 83,227 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 83,227 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 82,817 miles

rear leaf springs heavily coated

Fail 8 Sep 2015 82,814 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear leaf springs heavily coated

Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,317 miles

n/s/f/bearing/poor

rear/leaf/sspring/coated

Pass 24 Sep 2013 81,935 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear leaf springs coated

Fail 19 Sep 2013 81,923 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear leaf springs coated

Pass 27 Sep 2012 81,071 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 81,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 79,726 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 78,343 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 75,981 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 75,976 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2008 73,817 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 73,807 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 71,832 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 71,832 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 69,657 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 68,110 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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WEF 275Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WEF 275Y, 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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WEF 275Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 August 1982.

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