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SAF 379Y

1982 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,968 mi
Last recorded76,968 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAF 379Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 76,968 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 76,645 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 76,509 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 76,168 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 75,532 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 74,189 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 73,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 73,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2014 71,694 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 71,646 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 69,970 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 7,256 miles

corrosion on NS outer sill but not in prescribed area

Fail 24 Feb 2009 7,254 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

corrosion on NS outer sill but not in prescribed area

Pass 23 Feb 2008 4,893 miles

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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SAF 379Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Orange with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SAF 379Y, 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

How do I check the history of SAF 379Y?

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What year was SAF 379Y registered?

SAF 379Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is SAF 379Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAF 379Y shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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