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DRU 464Y

1983 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,951 mi
Last recorded82,951 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRU 464Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 82,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 76,635 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 76,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing section corroded(under wing at "A" pillar) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 76,391 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill section corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted mounting bolt lock tap not located properly. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing ball joint locking device missing. (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing section corroded(under wing at "A" pillar) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,236 miles

Central prop shaft bearing deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,104 miles

Central prop rubber mounting deteriorated

Nearside Front floor pan rusty

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front floor pan rusty

Rear silencer rubber mounting cracking

Pass 29 May 2017 75,778 miles

Central propshaft centre bearing rubber cracking and perished

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg at front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg at front and rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

centre and rear silencer rubber mountings cracking and split

Fail 29 May 2017 75,778 miles

Central propshaft centre bearing rubber cracking and perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg at front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg at front and rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

centre and rear silencer rubber mountings cracking and split

Pass 8 Jun 2016 75,440 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside headlamp unit has slight movement at fixings

Fail 25 May 2016 75,440 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush end bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside headlamp unit has slight movement at fixings

Pass 4 Aug 2015 74,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox leak

play in steering rack

prop support deteriorated

underside has corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2014 74,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside has corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2014 74,207 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside has corrosion

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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DRU 464Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DRU 464Y, 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 DRU 464Y registered?

DRU 464Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 April 1983.

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