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OML 794X

1982 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,284 mi
Last recorded92,284 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOML 794X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 92,284 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 92,284 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 92,155 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 92,155 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 92,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 91,664 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 91,888 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 19,567 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,861 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 18,850 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 17,542 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 17,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 May 2009 14,549 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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OML 794X is a 1982 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OML 794X, 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 OML 794X registered?

OML 794X is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 February 1982.

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