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ELA 100Y

1983 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,384 mi
Last recorded59,384 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELA 100Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 59,384 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 59,290 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 59,106 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 58,511 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 58,148 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 58,148 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 57,845 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 57,425 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,240 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,975 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 56,473 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 56,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,123 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,909 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 54,692 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,679 miles

MODIFIED BRAKEING SYSTEM FITTED TO CAR.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 51,857 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 51,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 47,526 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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ELA 100Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ELA 100Y, 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

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What year was ELA 100Y registered?

ELA 100Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 April 1983.

Is ELA 100Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELA 100Y shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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