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EKP 998Y

1983 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,687 mi
Last recorded26,687 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 998Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 26,687 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 26,253 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 26,234 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 23,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 23 Jan 2018 21,270 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 21,269 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 20,907 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 14,839 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 14,404 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 14,404 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 12,709 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 10,587 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 9,266 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 9,237 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

exhaust leaking at joints

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres outer sidewalls perished

n/s/f inner wing corroding

rear of n/s and o/s chassis rails corroding

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jul 2006 4,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion started o/s/r floor pan

slight dampness around o/s/r hub,performane o/k

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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EKP 998Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EKP 998Y, 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 EKP 998Y registered?

EKP 998Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 February 1983.

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