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CDD 745Y

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8,764 mi
Last recorded8,764 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDD 745Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 8,764 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 8,176 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 7,778 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 7,467 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 6,674 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 6,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 6,372 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 5,109 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 5,109 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 3,658 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 3,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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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CDD 745Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red 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 CDD 745Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CDD 745Y?

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What year was CDD 745Y registered?

CDD 745Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is CDD 745Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDD 745Y shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CDD 745Y have outstanding finance?

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