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EVT 717Y

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,152 mi
Last recorded45,152 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVT 717Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 45,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear diff has a slight leak

Pass 24 Jun 2022 45,128 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front number plate cracked

Headlamp lens slightly defective both inner main beam lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front between engine and gearbox /rear diff/back cover corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lamps not working

service brake pedal has a lot of travel

Fail 17 Jun 2022 45,111 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front number plate cracked

Headlamp lens slightly defective both inner main beam lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front between engine and gearbox /rear diff/back cover corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lamps not working

service brake pedal has a lot of travel

Pass 9 Jul 2021 44,946 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both main beam lamps misted inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff back plate corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

power steering slightly rough

reverse lamp not working

service brake pedal has a lot of travel

Pass 9 Jul 2020 44,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective main (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 44,668 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 44,654 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fitted bush in suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wheels slightly tight to turn

Pass 20 Oct 2017 44,517 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 44,443 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight freeplay in both front wheel bearings

Slight freeplay in handbrake clevis pins and centre mounts.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 43,861 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 43,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf floor starting to corrode

Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,602 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 43,534 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,419 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 43,419 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,112 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 43,112 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 42,861 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 42,861 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 42,307 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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EVT 717Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EVT 717Y, 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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EVT 717Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 June 1983.

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