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ETT 557Y

1983 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,428 mi
Last recorded1,428 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETT 557Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 1,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 97,310 miles

corrosion not through all skins n/s inner sill

exhaust corroding

heavy engine oil leak

n/s/r tie bar bush split

o/s/r bump stop not fitted

surface corrosion rear chassis rails to floors

Fail 14 May 2010 97,304 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

corrosion not through all skins n/s inner sill

exhaust corroding

heavy engine oil leak

n/s/r tie bar bush split

o/s/r bump stop not fitted

surface corrosion rear chassis rails to floors

Pass 15 May 2009 91,929 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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ETT 557Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ETT 557Y, 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 ETT 557Y registered?

ETT 557Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 March 1983.

Is ETT 557Y safe to buy?

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