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WMV 951Y

1982 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,101 mi
Last recorded61,101 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMV 951Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 61,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake binding by hand

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

dash lights dim

Fail 9 Oct 2020 61,093 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators not working switch fault (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake binding by hand

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

dash lights dim

hazard lights not working

Pass 8 Oct 2019 61,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake binding bye hand

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,490 miles

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly bye hand

Fail 4 Sep 2018 60,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly bye hand

Pass 24 Feb 2017 59,814 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

all tyres perished

welding repairs to floor and chassis

Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,330 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 59,330 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 58,910 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

nearside headlight condition

nearside sill condition

Fail 10 Sep 2014 58,910 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

nearside headlight condition

nearside sill condition

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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WMV 951Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WMV 951Y, 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

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What year was WMV 951Y registered?

WMV 951Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is WMV 951Y safe to buy?

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