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BPJ 490Y

1983 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,038 mi
Last recorded53,038 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPJ 490Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 53,038 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 52,476 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 52,467 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 51,501 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 50,365 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 48,709 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 46,649 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 44,891 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle has a heavy coating of underseal

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,832 miles

Can't see front brake pads

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 39,818 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

couldn't see front disc

Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,567 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle has excessive paint on underbody

Fail 26 Jul 2012 37,551 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 37,543 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exessive amount of underseal applied to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2011 34,312 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

click noise on o/s/r wheel when rotated from left -right

underside covered in undershield can not fully inspect

Fail 6 Jul 2011 34,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

click noise on o/s/r wheel when rotated from left -right

underside covered in undershield can not fully inspect

Pass 24 Jul 2010 28,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has small cut on inner sidewall

slight play in steering UJ

underside covered in undershield can't fully inspect

Fail 17 Jul 2010 28,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has small cut on inner sidewall

slight play in steering UJ

underside covered in undershield can't fully inspect

Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,700 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside covered in undershield can't fully inspect.

Fail 30 Jul 2009 19,667 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel return pipe fouling on block/sump

underside covered in undershield can't fully inspect.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,921 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 17,921 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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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BPJ 490Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BPJ 490Y, 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 BPJ 490Y registered?

BPJ 490Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 July 1983.

Is BPJ 490Y safe to buy?

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