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EWL 680Y

1983 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,931 mi
Last recorded77,931 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWL 680Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 77,931 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 77,277 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 68,209 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 68,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 67,879 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 67,802 miles

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

coolant leaking

oil leak

rear axle leaking

slight corrosion to o/s/f & n/s/f inner wings

some corrosion to rear chassis

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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EWL 680Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EWL 680Y, 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 EWL 680Y registered?

EWL 680Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is EWL 680Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWL 680Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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