MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside rear tyre perished
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
smell of fuel in the fuel tank area but no visible leak
steering rack bush n/s/f slight wear
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PCW 843X is a 1982 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 PCW 843X, 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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How do I check the history of PCW 843X?
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What year was PCW 843X registered?
PCW 843X is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 April 1982.
Is PCW 843X safe to buy?
The MOT history for PCW 843X shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PCW 843X have outstanding finance?
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