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ERF 395Y

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

60,239 mi
Last recorded60,239 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERF 395Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 60,239 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 57,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under body and components coated in sealant

Fail 25 Oct 2017 57,566 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top suspension mounting, under wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill & floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis & out rigger (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring,front body mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to rear (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wing (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to jack up rear of vehicle, due to corrosion, to check rear suspension,

Pass 21 Oct 2016 55,137 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front spring hanger area getting weak (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 55,136 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe nut (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported axle brake pipes (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front spring hanger area getting weak (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 52,280 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 49,617 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 49,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2013 45,100 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 40,736 miles

exhaust rear section getting corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2012 40,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust rear section getting corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,902 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 36,901 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 32,205 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 32,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,011 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 28,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

play in lower steering column bush

Fail 11 Jun 2009 27,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

play in lower steering column bush

Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,170 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 26,169 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f inner wing starting to corrode

o/s/r & n/s/rsill backs has fibre over steele repair unable to fully inspect

Pass 25 May 2007 25,326 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 25,326 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 24,815 miles

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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ERF 395Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ERF 395Y, 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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ERF 395Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 June 1983.

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