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EVM 477Y

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,338 mi
Last recorded14,338 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVM 477Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 14,338 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 13,440 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 12,812 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 11,118 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 9,978 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 8,458 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 6,989 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 5,612 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 4,800 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 4,219 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 181 miles

back pannel welded from outside and unable to fully check welding repairs

brake pipes and fuel pipes heavily corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

front suspension heavily corroded

oil leak around rear diff

oil leaking around engine and gearbox area

unable to fully check welding repairs due to covered in underseal

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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EVM 477Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EVM 477Y, 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

How do I check the history of EVM 477Y?

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What year was EVM 477Y registered?

EVM 477Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 March 1983.

Is EVM 477Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVM 477Y shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EVM 477Y have outstanding finance?

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