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WKL 453X

1982 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,450 mi
Last recorded71,450 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKL 453X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 71,450 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 71,433 miles

both front tyres outer sidewalls starting to crack/ perish

front brakes performances slight imbalance- 24%

front inner wheel arches and front lower inner wings starting to rust

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

front suspension lower ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

offside rear brake slight binding

offside rear handbrake cable starting to rust

offside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

rear antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement and rear antiroll bar front rubbers starting to split/ wear

rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to split

rear screen wiper not working

slight play in steering rack

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 16 Sep 2020 71,429 miles

front number plate starting to discolour

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

front suspension lower ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

offside rear brake slight binding

offside rear handbrake cable starting to rust

offside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

rear antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement and rear antiroll bar front rubbers starting to split/ wear

rear reverse lamps not working

rear screen wiper/ washer not working

slight play in steering rack

spare tyre pressure slightly low

Pass 16 Jul 2019 71,419 miles

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

front suspension lower ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

offside rear brake slight binding

offside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

rear antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

rear screen wiper not working

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 14 Aug 2018 71,378 miles

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

front suspension lower ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

offside rear brake slight binding

offside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

rear antiroll bar front mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

rear screen wiper not working and blade rubber split/ worn

Pass 17 Jul 2017 71,332 miles

both front suspension ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside rear brake slight binding

offside rear bump stop rubber missing

offside rear wheel arch and nearside front inner wheel arch starting to rust

rear reverse lamps not working

rear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

Pass 11 Aug 2016 71,322 miles

both front suspension lower ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside rear brake slight binding

offside rear bump stop rubber missing

offside rear wheel arch starting to rust

rear reverse lamps not working

Pass 14 Aug 2015 71,079 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2015 71,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front floor area corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 70,394 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 69,732 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 69,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 67,992 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 67,229 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 66,028 miles

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

both front doors corroded

both rear wing ends corroded

lots of corrossion to under body

nearside a post corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2010 66,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

both front doors corroded

both rear wing ends corroded

lots of corrossion to under body

nearside a post corroded

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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WKL 453X is a 1982 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WKL 453X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WKL 453X registered?

WKL 453X is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 April 1982.

Is WKL 453X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKL 453X shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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