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EBV 455Y

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,647 mi
Last recorded76,647 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBV 455Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2021 76,647 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 76,647 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 76,647 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 76,647 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 74,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 68,601 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 68,326 miles

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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EBV 455Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EBV 455Y, 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

How do I check the history of EBV 455Y?

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What year was EBV 455Y registered?

EBV 455Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 May 1983.

Is EBV 455Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBV 455Y shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EBV 455Y have outstanding finance?

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