MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
corrosion on offside front wing
dampness on steering rack
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
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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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