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EPR 55Y

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,330 mi
Last recorded34,330 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPR 55Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 34,330 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 34,327 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,318 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 34,242 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 34,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to front number plate

front bumper end caps missing

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,958 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

non obligatory (n/s/f) missing

Fail 17 Feb 2007 32,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EPR 55Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EPR 55Y, 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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What year was EPR 55Y registered?

EPR 55Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 June 1983.

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