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EVF 314Y

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,005 mi
Last recorded4,005 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVF 314Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 4,005 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 3,841 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 99,402 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 99,402 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 98,162 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 98,162 miles

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

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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EVF 314Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EVF 314Y, 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 EVF 314Y registered?

EVF 314Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 February 1983.

Is EVF 314Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVF 314Y shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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