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POA 734Y

1982 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,375 mi
Last recorded72,375 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2007
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOA 734Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2007 72,375 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 72,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 72,088 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2006 68,501 miles

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

coolant leaking

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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POA 734Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,593cc 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 POA 734Y, 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 POA 734Y registered?

POA 734Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 August 1982.

Is POA 734Y safe to buy?

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Does POA 734Y have outstanding finance?

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