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A584 YJR

1983 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,124 mi
Last recorded72,124 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA584 YJR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 72,124 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 71,448 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 71,085 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 79,348 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a pillar slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower bottom of doors corroded

Offside Front bottom of door corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 79,348 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit clamp missing (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a pillar slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower bottom of doors corroded

Offside Front bottom of door corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2013 70,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nsf a upper post corroded

slight play in steering rack bushes

weld repair to front pannel

Fail 21 Jun 2013 70,375 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nsf a upper post corroded

slight play in steering rack bushes

weld repair to front pannel

Pass 27 Jun 2011 70,256 miles

Battery insecure

Both front steering rack bushes have slight play

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 70,256 miles

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

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

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Both front steering rack bushes have slight play

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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A584 YJR is a 1983 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,621 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 A584 YJR, 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 43 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A584 YJR registered?

A584 YJR is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 October 1983.

Is A584 YJR safe to buy?

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