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DEH 929Y

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,725 mi
Last recorded65,725 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEH 929Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 65,725 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 65,572 miles

rear tyres inner walls cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2011 65,450 miles

front wheel bearings loose

Pass 9 Aug 2010 65,300 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 65,207 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 65,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 650,909 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 650,909 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 64,604 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 64,599 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

both door mirrows lose

Pass 26 Jul 2006 64,346 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

handbrake some ecessive travel

some binding on o/s front brake

some imbalance on front brakes

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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DEH 929Y 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 DEH 929Y, 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

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What year was DEH 929Y registered?

DEH 929Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 February 1983.

Is DEH 929Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEH 929Y 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.

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