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SYJ 171X

1982 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

19,119 mi
Last recorded19,119 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYJ 171X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 19,119 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 19,116 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 19,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 19,079 miles

Rear inner sills slightly corroded and covered,underbody heavily under sealed

Fail 15 Jul 2016 19,061 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired strut turrett (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired strut turrett (2.4.A.3)

rear section of sills poor and have been filled

Pass 28 Jul 2015 19,043 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 19,041 miles

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

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

nearside rear and offside front tyre starting to split and perish

Fail 18 Apr 2015 1,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 19,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

offside front tyrelow on inner edge

rear bumper not fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2012 19,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside front inner door panel corroded

offside front tyre low on inner edge

rear bumper not fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,021 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 18,998 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 16,181 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 14,490 miles

front floor pans becomming weak

Fail 27 Jan 2009 14,475 miles

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

front floor pans becomming weak

Pass 16 Feb 2007 13,995 miles

corrosion to n/s/f floor pan area

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing adjacent to mounting srtut

Pass 23 Feb 2006 13,638 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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SYJ 171X is a 1982 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SYJ 171X, 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 SYJ 171X registered?

SYJ 171X is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 March 1982.

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