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OUF 792W

1982 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,100 mi
Last recorded7,100 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUF 792W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 7,100 miles

Both front wiper blades smeary.

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak from nearside rear axle bearing seal.

Fail 18 Apr 2015 7,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Both front wiper blades smeary.

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in both panhard rod rose joints.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak from nearside rear axle bearing seal.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 3,599 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 3,599 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 1,236 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers door rusty at rear lower corner

slight bubbling on passenger side rear arch

Fail 9 Mar 2013 1,236 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers door rusty at rear lower corner

slight bubbling on passenger side rear arch

Pass 5 Apr 2012 467 miles

font wipers slightly smearing

front passanger seat missing

wireing in engine bay insecure

Fail 28 Mar 2012 440 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

font wipers slightly smearing

front passanger seat missing

slight leak from o/s/f lower ball joint

wireing in engine bay insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2010 3 miles

Battery strap broken, battery still secure

Both front wheel bearings have play

Loose wires from dash area

N/S/F seat belt slight fraying/fluffing

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Sump corroded

Washer bottle leaks

rear disc's covered in serface rust

spare tyre missing

Fail 6 Apr 2010 3 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Battery strap broken, battery still secure

Both front wheel bearings have play

Loose wires from dash area

N/S/F seat belt slight fraying/fluffing

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Sump corroded

Washer bottle leaks

rear disc's covered in serface rust

spare tyre missing

Pass 7 Mar 2006 20,429 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 29,404 miles

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

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

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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OUF 792W is a 1982 Ford Capri in Red with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OUF 792W, 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 OUF 792W registered?

OUF 792W is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is OUF 792W safe to buy?

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