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DDG 350Y

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

3,934 mi
Last recorded3,934 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2007
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDG 350Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2007 3,934 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 3,934 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/front floor to sill corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2005 3,227 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 3,211 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Oct 2005 3,195 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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 350Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 350Y, 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 350Y registered?

DDG 350Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 April 1983.

Is DDG 350Y safe to buy?

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