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XJN 63

1982 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,772 mi
Last recorded99,772 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJN 63
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 99,772 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 99,758 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 99,717 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 99,685 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 99,650 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 27,770 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 99,518 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 99,405 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 99,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 99,316 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 99,206 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 99,200 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 98,942 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nsr tyre outer sidewall perishing

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Osr tyre inner sidewall perishing.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 98,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 98,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 97,379 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 97,371 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 97,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight seepage from rocker cover gasket

Fail 6 Oct 2009 97,320 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight seepage from rocker cover gasket

Pass 7 Oct 2008 96,415 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 96,350 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 96,196 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 95,951 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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XJN 63 is a 1982 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XJN 63, 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 XJN 63 registered?

XJN 63 is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 May 1982.

Is XJN 63 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJN 63 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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