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SME 916Y

1982 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

55,609 mi
Last recorded55,609 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSME 916Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 55,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play sight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 55,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.95 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe to mianifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play sight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 54,821 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 54,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 54,547 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 54,229 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 54,227 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 52,713 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 52,713 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 49,831 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 46,798 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front caliper feed pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Engine oil an rear axle weeping oil...(Differential) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 46,798 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill corroded and holed. Front of rear inner wheel arch corroded an holed. Marked with yellow crayon. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis member at rear leaf spring hanger mounting point...Holed. Marked with yellow crayon. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front caliper feed pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Engine oil an rear axle weeping oil...(Differential) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 43,420 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Due to corrosion (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at joint/clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded Caliper feed pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded Caliper feed pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,115 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wings and sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wings and sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 37,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaks?

sills starting to rust. both sides.....both front floor pans rusty...been repaired inside..

Pass 21 Oct 2013 35,287 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 33,703 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 31,427 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 30,395 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 30,381 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 29,365 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 28,101 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,121 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 23,665 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 21,428 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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SME 916Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SME 916Y, 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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What year was SME 916Y registered?

SME 916Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 November 1982.

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