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WLT 74X

1982 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,862 mi
Last recorded99,862 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLT 74X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 99,862 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 97,541 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 95,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear brake back plate damp (diff oil).

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 92,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear oil leak around brake back plate area

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect on limit (5.3.2 (b))

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

weep from power steering rack area

Pass 26 Nov 2018 89,602 miles

Nearside Rear oil leak on brake back plate

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

weep from power steering rack

Fail 26 Nov 2018 89,601 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear oil leak on brake back plate

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

weep from power steering rack

Pass 28 Nov 2017 87,568 miles

Offside Front coil spring / top mount noisy on lock to lock

steering rack damp with oil

Fail 28 Nov 2017 87,568 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring / top mount noisy on lock to lock

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 21 Dec 2016 86,500 miles

Nearside Rear brake plate oil contaminated

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 86,483 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and n/s rear wheel arch area (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point area/floor pan offside /floorpan area n/side (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake plate oil contaminated

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 84,974 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside half shaft hub oil seal has slight leak

rear axle surface corrosion

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2014 82,874 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight corrosion battery terminals

Pass 8 Dec 2014 82,874 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight corrosion battery terminals

Pass 17 Dec 2013 80,020 miles

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

general oil leaks engine area

oil contamination n/s rear brake plate ;advise attn

slight corrosion n/s rear w/arch area

slight imbalance front brakes

slight surface corrosion both rear spring hangers

Pass 28 Nov 2012 76,325 miles

both rear wheel bearings noisy

general corrosion underside

Fail 27 Nov 2012 76,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

both rear wheel bearings noisy

general corrosion underside

Pass 14 Dec 2011 72,000 miles

Oil leak

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

slight play in lower steering UJ

Fail 14 Dec 2011 72,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

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

slight play in lower steering UJ

Pass 20 Dec 2010 67,512 miles

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

idle slightly high

Pass 21 Dec 2009 65,418 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 65,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 63,540 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r tyre3mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 19 Nov 2008 63,540 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r tyre3mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

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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WLT 74X is a 1982 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WLT 74X, 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 WLT 74X registered?

WLT 74X is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 April 1982.

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