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EJX 807Y

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,270 mi
Last recorded109,270 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJX 807Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 109,270 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 9,156 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 9,156 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding handbrake (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017

Offside Front inner wing coroded

all tyres perished

Fail 25 Jul 2017

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 8,570 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

all 4 tyres slightly perrished

Fail 4 Jul 2016 8,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

all 4 tyres slightly perrished

Pass 6 Jul 2015 5,832 miles

o/s inner wing corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2015 5,832 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s inner wing corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 2,043 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 749 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 99,669 miles

Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 29 May 2012 99,666 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 97,471 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 97,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2010 95,809 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 95,809 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 92,967 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 92,642 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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EJX 807Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EJX 807Y, 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 EJX 807Y registered?

EJX 807Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 April 1983.

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