MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,729 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight play in both front bottom ball joints
Slight wheel bearing noise and roughness NSF
Steering rack misted with oil
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight play in both front bottom ball joints
Slight wheel bearing noise and roughness NSF
Steering rack misted with oil
surface corrosion underside
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
surface corrosion underside
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DLO 987Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 DLO 987Y, 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 DLO 987Y registered?
DLO 987Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 March 1983.
Is DLO 987Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for DLO 987Y shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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