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JHS 243Y

1982 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,891 mi
Last recorded83,891 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHS 243Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 83,891 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 82,984 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 82,056 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 80,971 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 78,415 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 75,402 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 75,402 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 74,814 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 74,814 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,422 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 74,010 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2010 73,600 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

front and rear bumpers are showing corrosion but are not failable.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 72,113 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 70,025 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 67,801 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 67,801 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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JHS 243Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc 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 JHS 243Y, 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 JHS 243Y registered?

JHS 243Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is JHS 243Y safe to buy?

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