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DBU 511Y

1983 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

80,812 mi
Last recorded80,812 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBU 511Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 80,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 80,447 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 80,447 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 80,354 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 80,354 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front of spring (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,928 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 79,872 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wing to door pillar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing at all joints (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 78,050 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 78,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 76,055 miles

O/s/f inner wing corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 25 Mar 2015 76,043 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

O/s/f inner wing corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,395 miles

Oil leak

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

centre rear view mirror missing

offside front tyre worn outside edge and cracking

Fail 12 Mar 2014 75,393 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Oil leak

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

centre rear view mirror missing

offside front tyre worn outside edge and cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2013 74,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

engine oil level low

offside door hinge slight lift

offside front floor / inner wheel arch excessive corrosion, not within prescribed areas

offside front sill corroded, not within prescribed areas

offside front tyre cracking, worn outside edge

offside rear tyre cracking

offside sill / step corroded, not within prescribed areas

oil leak

slight chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Feb 2013 74,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

engine oil level low

offside door hinge slight lift

offside front floor / inner wheel arch excessive corrosion, not within prescribed areas

offside front sill corroded, not within prescribed areas

offside front tyre cracking, worn outside edge

offside rear tyre cracking

offside sill / step corroded, not within prescribed areas

oil leak

slight chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2012 71,915 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 71,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

n/s front inner arch heavily corroded at bottom

Pass 15 Mar 2011 69,536 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 69,529 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front and rear suspension mounting showing corrosion

o/s center silencer mounting missing

Pass 3 Mar 2010 67,057 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 67,057 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 64,554 miles

windscreen has scratch not in drivers view

Pass 28 Feb 2008 62,246 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 62,242 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 62,215 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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DBU 511Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 DBU 511Y, 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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DBU 511Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 January 1983.

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