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ExpiredMileage
10,471 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front strut top prescribed area corroded
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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
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
battery insecure
corrsion nearside inner sill outside prescribed area
nearside front tyre slightly perished
passenger door corroded nnear hinge
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
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.
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.
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
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)
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
corosion in area of 1/ nearside sill to floor. 2/offside front floor. 3/ front inner wings to suspension turrets
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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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