MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,155 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
offside front tyre worn on edges
offside rear outer sill corroded and thin
oil leak from engine
oil leak front nearside of rear axel
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
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)
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)
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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WEL 718X is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 June 1982.
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