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EJT 406Y

1983 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,194 mi
Last recorded53,194 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJT 406Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,194 miles

n/s number plate light dim in operation

Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,471 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 37,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres are badly perished but cracks/splits are not quite deep enough to reach ply or cords

both rear wheel arches are showing signs of corrosion

brake pedal rubber is worn but still retains some ant-slip properties

condensation in n/s headlamp but still has pattern

evidence of satisfactory welded repairs carried out to floor and inner sills

exhaust mounting not fully fitted on silencer

front registration plate is cracked but still secure and legible

o/s/f seat belt is fluffy on edges

play found in both front seat back tipping mechanisms

tailgate does not stay up in open position

very slight play found at both ends of steering rack

Fail 12 Aug 2010 37,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheel arches are showing signs of corrosion

brake pedal rubber is worn but still retains some ant-slip properties

condensation in n/s headlamp but still has pattern

evidence of satisfactory welded repairs carried out to floor and inner sills

exhaust mounting not fully fitted on silencer

front registration plate is cracked but still secure and legible

o/s/f seat belt is fluffy on edges

play found in both front seat back tipping mechanisms

tailgate does not stay up in open position

very slight play found at both ends of steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,872 miles

bad oil leak from n/s/r hub seal

Fail 27 Oct 2009 34,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

bad oil leak from n/s/r hub seal

Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,248 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 30,845 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 29,024 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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EJT 406Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJT 406Y, 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 EJT 406Y registered?

EJT 406Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 June 1983.

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