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WEL 718X

1982 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,155 mi
Last recorded59,155 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEL 718X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,155 miles

battery insecure

both front footwells holed and corroded

clutch cable fouling steering column

nearside rear exhaust secured with cableties

oil leak

rear fuel pipes kinked

rear suspension bump stops missing

some brake pipes light corrosion

various wiring insecure/poorly fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2012 59,155 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

both front footwells holed and corroded

brake fluid low

clutch cable fouling steering column

nearside rear exhaust secured with cableties

offside engine mounting loose

oil leak

rear fuel pipes kinked

rear suspension bump stops missing

some brake pipes light corrosion

various wiring insecure/poorly fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2010 56,415 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear outer sill corroded and thin

oil leak from engine

oil leak front nearside of rear axel

Fail 4 Oct 2010 56,410 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear outer sill corroded and thin

oil leak from engine

oil leak front nearside of rear axel

Pass 2 Oct 2009 49,202 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 49,156 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,119 miles

both front footwells holed and corroded but not within presribed area

both rear inner sills thin/corroded

nearside mirror missing

offside seat belt buckle sticks

various suspension bushes weak

Fail 16 Oct 2008 41,119 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front footwells holed and corroded but not within presribed area

both rear inner sills thin/corroded

nearside mirror missing

offside seat belt buckle sticks

various suspension bushes weak

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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WEL 718X is a 1982 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WEL 718X, 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 WEL 718X registered?

WEL 718X is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 June 1982.

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