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ELB 878Y

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,268 mi
Last recorded64,268 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELB 878Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 64,268 miles

oil leak from gearbox /rear axle

Pass 18 May 2019 64,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 63,189 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 62,268 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 62,263 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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