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DDG 151Y

1983 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,687 mi
Last recorded56,687 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDG 151Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 56,687 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 56,685 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear hub leaking

Pass 24 Jun 2022 54,169 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 54,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance @ anti roll-bar D mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear backplate - dripping oil

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance @ anti roll-bar D mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill/floor pan joint - corrossion.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 49,311 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 49,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis leg corrossion

both rear backplates damp with oil

Pass 17 Jun 2019 42,031 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 38,659 miles

Corrossion, off-side rear chassis leg rear spring, front mounting

Fail 22 Jun 2018 38,652 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrossion, off-side rear chassis leg rear spring, front mounting

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Tell tale inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 32,024 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2016 27,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre Worn on edges

Fail 17 Jun 2016 27,261 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn on edges

Pass 20 May 2015 22,445 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Fail 8 May 2015 22,445 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Off side front bumper corner missing

Pass 23 May 2014 18,992 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 12,800 miles

o/s/f wing rusty

o/s/r outer sill rusty

play front hubs

front disc rusty

Pass 3 May 2012 4,410 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2011 99,030 miles

front to rear brake pipe rusty

oil leak

wear front disc

Pass 17 May 2010 90,963 miles

Corrosion N/S/F chassis

N/S/F tyre was flat

Slight play O/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2009 84,679 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 83,173 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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DDG 151Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Grey 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 DDG 151Y, 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 DDG 151Y registered?

DDG 151Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 May 1983.

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