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RUX 812X

1982 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,657 mi
Last recorded2,657 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUX 812X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 2,657 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 2,419 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 2,331 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 2,260 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 2,167 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 2,167 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 2,023 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has small cracks, but cords not visible at present

Offside Front Floor corner corroded , near sill

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 1,878 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 1,748 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall has small cracks

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 1,634 miles

Covers over both sills, unable to fully inspect

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 1,532 miles

Body kit fitted over sills. unable to check condition

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension bump stop missing from o/s/r

Pass 24 Mar 2014 1,390 miles

Body kit covering both sills, unable to check condition

Right hand front brake sticking lightly

Pass 5 Mar 2013 1,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Covers over sills unable to fully inspect

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 1,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Covers over sills unable to fully inspect

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 1,030 miles

Front number plate cracked

Suspension bump stop missing from o/s/r

Pass 2 Mar 2011 683 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension stop missing right hand rear

Pass 1 Apr 2010 86 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 May 2008 99,581 miles

Corrossion in left hand inner wing at top rear

Front number plate cracked

Left hand rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 May 2008 99,581 miles

Corrossion in left hand inner wing at top rear

Front number plate cracked

Left hand rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2007 98,796 miles

Left hand rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Right hand rear suspension "bump" stop missing

Pass 6 Jun 2006 98,274 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 98,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 May 2006 98,250 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 6 May 2006 98,230 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Right hand rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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RUX 812X is a 1982 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RUX 812X, 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 RUX 812X registered?

RUX 812X is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 June 1982.

Is RUX 812X safe to buy?

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