MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,268 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leak from gearbox /rear axle
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated weeping grease (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
backbox deteriorated
oil leak
play in steering rack inner joints
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded runs along axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated weeping grease (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
backbox deteriorated
oil leak
play in steering rack inner joints
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ELB 878Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 ELB 878Y, 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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How do I check the history of ELB 878Y?
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What year was ELB 878Y registered?
ELB 878Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 May 1983.
Is ELB 878Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for ELB 878Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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