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ELA 14Y

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

10,471 mi
Last recorded10,471 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELA 14Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 10,471 miles

Nearside Front strut top prescribed area corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2023 10,450 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion.

Pass 1 Dec 2021 10,236 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

speedo illumination poor, attention recommended.

Fail 1 Dec 2021 10,236 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

speedo illumination poor, attention recommended.

Fail 26 Oct 2021 10,184 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

N/side front outrigger deformed

Pass 26 Oct 2020 8,993 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect previous welding repairs due to under body treatment.

Pass 17 Oct 2018 8,343 miles

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

due to location and underbody treatment old welding repairs can not be clearly seen

general corrosion.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 6,628 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 6,614 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy, replacement recommended.

battery poorly secured

coolant leak

Pass 15 Apr 2016 5,751 miles

Both front outriggers damaged but structural sound

Extensive outer panel corrosion

Heavy corrosion n/side door hinge.

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 3,570 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 3,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 2,134 miles

All four wheels centre caps missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside and offside front brake discs pitted

Nearside and offside front door windows have been tinted

Nearside and offside rear wheel archs corroded and holed

Nearside rear exhaust centre scilencer has been repaired

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside front door corroded and holed

Tail gate corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2014 2,114 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

All four wheels centre caps missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside and offside front brake discs pitted

Nearside and offside front door windows have been tinted

Nearside and offside rear wheel archs corroded and holed

Nearside rear exhaust centre scilencer has been repaired

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside front door corroded and holed

Tail gate corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 1,479 miles

battery insecure

corrsion nearside inner sill outside prescribed area

nearside front tyre slightly perished

passenger door corroded nnear hinge

Fail 19 Apr 2012 1,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

battery insecure

corrsion nearside inner sill outside prescribed area

nearside front tyre slightly perished

passenger door corroded nnear hinge

Pass 3 Jul 2010 96,821 miles

inner & outer sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s exhaust rubbing on feul tank mount/strap.

n/s/f top suspention mount corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f tyre perrished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

n/s/r tyre perrished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

o/s exhaust rubbing on prop shaft at time of test.

o/s/f tyre low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 3 Jul 2010 96,821 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

inner & outer sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s exhaust rubbing on feul tank mount/strap.

n/s/f top suspention mount corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f tyre perrished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

n/s/r tyre perrished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

o/s exhaust rubbing on prop shaft at time of test.

o/s/f tyre low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 4 Jun 2010 96,808 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Inner Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both near side tyres outer treads slightly perished

clutch faulty / adjust???

near side front hub bearing slightly noisy / harsh

near side rear tyre outer side wall cut close ti limits today

oil leak suspension bushes contaminated

rear propshaft flange bolts insecure

tail door frame/ skin corroded slightly insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2009 83,129 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 83,109 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 82,268 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corosion in area of 1/ nearside sill to floor. 2/offside front floor. 3/ front inner wings to suspension turrets

Pass 28 Feb 2008 82,268 miles

corosion in area of 1/ nearside sill to floor. 2/offside front floor. 3/ front inner wings to suspension turrets

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 14Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 ELA 14Y, 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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ELA 14Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 June 1983.

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