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WFA 871X

1982 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,203 mi
Last recorded1,203 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFA 871X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 1,203 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 952 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 844 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 834 miles

foot brake travel, foot brake feels poor on the road

nearside wiper blade splitting

noise from offside rear when brake applied

oil leaks

rear inner sill and sill lips corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 16 Aug 2016 812 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside wiper blade is splitting

noise from offside rear when brake applied

oil leaks

rear inner sills and sill lips corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Aug 2015 804 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

nearside wiper blade splitting on end

offside rear inner sill is corroded

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

steering rack is damp

Fail 4 Aug 2015 793 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

engine and gearbox oil leaks

nearside wiper blade splitting on end

offside rear inner sill is corroded

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

steering rack is damp

Pass 4 Aug 2014 780 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 767 miles

gearbox is damp

handbrake mount flexing

nearside wiper blade splitting on ends

offside and nearside front wheel bearing play

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

steering rack is damp

Pass 20 Aug 2012 749 miles

engine / gearbox oil leaks

nearside wiper blade end split

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

play in front strutts and wheel bearings

steering rack damp

Fail 7 Aug 2012 703 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

engine / gearbox oil leaks

front brake discs corroded

front tyre edges wearing low

nearside wiper blade end split

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

play in front strutts and wheel bearings

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Jul 2011 676 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 642 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 609 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 569 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 554 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 27 miles

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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WFA 871X is a 1982 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WFA 871X, 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 WFA 871X registered?

WFA 871X is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 March 1982.

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