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APK 569Y

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,169 mi
Last recorded65,169 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPK 569Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 65,169 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 61,854 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 61,826 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 61,633 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 61,439 miles

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 61,177 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 60,736 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,274 miles

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

both front inner arches are corroded (foot-well)

both inner sills are slightly corroded

vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 26 May 2015 60,235 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front inner arches are corroded (foot-well)

both inner sills are slightly corroded

vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,415 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 58,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre splitting on edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,724 miles

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

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

both rear brake backplates are corroded

general underbody corrosion

rear brake application slightly uneven , nearside low

Fail 26 Feb 2013 55,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear brake backplates are corroded

general underbody corrosion

rear brake application slightly uneven , nearside low

Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 55,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,610 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 55,347 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 54,906 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 54,429 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 54,123 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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APK 569Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 APK 569Y, 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 APK 569Y registered?

APK 569Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 March 1983.

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