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BPR 655Y

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,708 mi
Last recorded78,708 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPR 655Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2021 78,708 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 78,560 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 78,019 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement note bush is starting to break up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 78,019 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement note bush is starting to break up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 May 2018 78,002 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Park brake system (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Bush in lower wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Bush in lower wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2015 75,991 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 74,991 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 15 Feb 2013 74,490 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 74,488 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2011 73,517 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

front and rear tyres getting perished

front brake discs getting pitted

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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BPR 655Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BPR 655Y, 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 BPR 655Y registered?

BPR 655Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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