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BSO 85Y

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,836 mi
Last recorded81,836 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSO 85Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 81,836 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 81,429 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 81,210 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 81,076 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front brake pads slight movement.

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

Offside Front floor/inner wing corroded.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Service brake pedal slight travel.

Slight noise from rear transmission.

Steering colum universal joint slight play.

Pass 17 May 2018 80,907 miles

Front Registration plate damaged.

Nearside Front brake pads slight movement.

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear parking brake mechanism sticking slightly.

Nearside exhaust rubber mountings perished.

Offside Front inner wing/floor area corroded.

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Service brake pedal slight travel.

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 9 May 2018 80,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Front Registration plate damaged.

Nearside Front brake pads slight movement.

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear parking brake mechanism sticking slightly.

Nearside exhaust rubber mountings perished.

Offside Front inner wing/floor area corroded.

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Service brake pedal slight travel.

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 80,750 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

exhaust rubber mountings perished

Fail 13 Jul 2016 80,740 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

exhaust rubber mountings perished

Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,619 miles

Noise from rear transmission.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 80,317 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 80,109 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 79,947 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,850 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 79,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 79,756 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 79,639 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 79,445 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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BSO 85Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BSO 85Y, 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 BSO 85Y registered?

BSO 85Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 June 1983.

Is BSO 85Y safe to buy?

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