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ROM 999Y

1982 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

673 mi
Last recorded673 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROM 999Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 673 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 673 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023
Pass 19 Jul 2021 639 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 604 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 537 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 461 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 396 miles

rear brake flexi appears to be twisted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 323 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 323 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 235 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 152 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 9 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 2 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 2 miles

Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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ROM 999Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ROM 999Y, 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 ROM 999Y registered?

ROM 999Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 November 1982.

Is ROM 999Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROM 999Y shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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