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DLE 412Y

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,517 mi
Last recorded86,517 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLE 412Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 86,517 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 86,506 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 86,381 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber X 2 split (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 86,270 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 85,962 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 85,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and offside front heavily perished/cracking - require replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 85,868 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Some corrosion to front of offside front wing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four - perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 85,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 85,312 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

front wiper blades slightly worn

offside front shock absorber has slight free play

rear diff leaking oil

seepage of oil from possible steering rack

slight corrosion to both front wings

Pass 19 Nov 2016 84,993 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 84,684 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 84,475 miles

both front seats are slightly insecure

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

some oil dampness around power steering rack area

some slight corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 2 Nov 2013 84,255 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 84,141 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on offside front wing

dampness on steering rack

Fail 26 Oct 2012 84,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on offside front wing

dampness on steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2011 83,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

dampness on power steering rack

one of nearside engine mounting bolts loose

some corrosion to offside front wing

vehicle has modified front coil springs fitted, upper location of spring could be improved on

Fail 14 Oct 2011 83,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

dampness on power steering rack

one of nearside engine mounting bolts loose

some corrosion to offside front wing

vehicle has modified front coil springs fitted, upper location of spring could be improved on

Pass 26 Oct 2010 83,410 miles

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

Nearside inner sill deteriorated

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

Offside front wing deteriorated at front

Offside inner sill deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 82,713 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rearward exhaust hanger partially seperated

Steering pinion housing misted

Fail 29 Oct 2009 82,708 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rearward exhaust hanger partially seperated

Steering pinion housing misted

Pass 29 Apr 2008 81,136 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 81,126 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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DLE 412Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 DLE 412Y, 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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DLE 412Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 May 1983.

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