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AHG 573Y

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,866 mi
Last recorded71,866 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHG 573Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,866 miles

N/S/F Rack End has slight play.

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 68,485 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 68,485 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,487 miles

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

corrosion starting to n/s/f inner wing

flexible fuel pipe connector ar front cracked

handbrake reading low at n/s/r wheel

slight roughness at n/s/f hub bearing

surface corrosion to brake pipes at rear

Pass 1 Sep 2008 59,106 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 59,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipe not secured at front chassis leg

o/s and n/s front inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2007 55,307 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 55,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion starting to o/s sill

Pass 25 Jan 2006 51,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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AHG 573Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red 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 AHG 573Y, 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 AHG 573Y registered?

AHG 573Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 January 1983.

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