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SCF 529Y

1982 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,010 mi
Last recorded68,010 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCF 529Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 68,010 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 68,004 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Clutch and speedo cables are both rubbing on exhaust

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened quadrant lever slightly seized (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 653,001 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 65,300 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 62,275 miles

osr outer sill wakened by corrosion

slight play in both front tca bushes

Pass 16 Jun 2017 62,054 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 62,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 61,991 miles

slight play i osf tca bush

Fail 7 Jun 2016 61,989 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight play i osf tca bush

Pass 16 May 2015 60,746 miles

ALL 4 TYRES PERISHED IN TREAD

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHED

SLIGHT IMBALANCE FRONT BRAKES

Fail 14 May 2015 60,746 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ALL 4 TYRES PERISHED IN TREAD

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHED

SLIGHT IMBALANCE FRONT BRAKES

Pass 16 May 2014 60,442 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED IN TREAD

BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BARS HAVE PLAY

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE KINKED

N/S/F SHOCKER SLIGHT MISTING

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 15 May 2014 60,441 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED IN TREAD

BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BARS HAVE PLAY

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE KINKED

N/S/F SHOCKER SLIGHT MISTING

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,964 miles

N/s/f metal brake pipe kinked.

Rear exhaust box mounting bolt loose

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 29 May 2013 59,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

N/s/f metal brake pipe kinked.

Rear exhaust box mounting bolt loose

Pass 17 May 2012 59,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 59,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 59,521 miles

CORROSION IN OSF INNER SILL END

FILLER /FIBRE GLASS IN OS FLOOR

Fail 23 Nov 2007 59,250 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

CORROSION IN OSF INNER SILL END

FILLER /FIBRE GLASS IN OS FLOOR

Pass 20 Oct 2006 59,097 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 59,093 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 59,076 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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SCF 529Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 SCF 529Y, 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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SCF 529Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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