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FBR 867Y

1983 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

30,528 mi
Last recorded30,528 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBR 867Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,528 miles

All welding on car to poor standard and covered by underseal

Front brake discs very rusty

floors,sills and wheel arches very rusty and weak, holes in places but not structural to vehicle components

Fail 17 Aug 2011 30,528 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All welding on car to poor standard and covered by underseal

Front brake discs very rusty

floors,sills and wheel arches very rusty and weak, holes in places but not structural to vehicle components

Fail 30 Jun 2011 30,524 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened

both front bumper edges missing

large areas of the chassis are heavily undersealed and this makes it impossible to see properly.

near side inner and outer sill area slightly corroded and very heavily iundersealed

near side rear wheel arch area welded and heavily undersealed, I dont know what is underneath the welded area

off side front floor area welded from inside, unable to ascertain if welded completely

off side front inner wheel arch area welded and geavily undersealed, I dont know what is underneath the welded area

off side front wheel arch area has been welded before the MOT test, I dont know what is underneath it and whether it weas corroded

xorrosion on near side front floor but not within 30cm of structural points

Fail 3 May 2011 30,521 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Both front discs are quite corroded but not weakened

Front bumper is loose and has sharp edges at both ends but are not caused by damage or corrosion.

Many areas of chassis, under bonnet, front wheel arch areas are corroded and have been welded before and are covered in underseal.

Near side front upper wheel arch are is corroded but has been welded under bonnet.

Slight play in off side steering tie rod.

Pass 19 May 2010 25,030 miles

front floors corroded/rear chassis corroded/general corrosion/rear number plate honeycomb background/front inner arches corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2010 25,029 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front floors holed and corroded/nsr chassis sp[lit and spring mount corroded/offside front inner wheel arch holed and corroded

front strut top mounts corroded/general corrosion/brake fluid low/rear number plate has honeycomb background

Pass 12 May 2009 18,979 miles

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

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

battery insecure

both front footwells holed and corroded

both front inner wings very corroded

both front wings holed and corroded

extensive patch repairs have been carried out to vehicle structure

offside baulkhead/transmission tunnel holed and corroded

rear seats and seat belts removed at time of test

vehicle structure very corroded and thin in places

Fail 6 May 2009 18,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

battery insecure

both front footwells holed and corroded

both front inner wings very corroded

both front wings holed and corroded

extensive patch repairs have been carried out to vehicle structure

offside baulkhead/transmission tunnel holed and corroded

rear seats and seat belts removed at time of test

vehicle structure very corroded and thin in places

Pass 26 Feb 2008 17,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

front inner wings thin in places

nearside rear chassis rail slightly corroded

offside front floor holed but not within a perscribed area

Fail 22 Feb 2008 17,853 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

nearside rear chassis rail slightly corroded

offside front floor holed but not within a perscribed area

Pass 9 Jan 2007 12,738 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 12,738 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leaks

radiator poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2005 5,972 miles

front brake readings fluxuate slightly

nearside and offside front a pillars corroded

rear suspension leaf spring bushes weak

vehicle structure by repair patches thin in places

Fail 7 Dec 2005 5,943 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

front brake readings fluxuate slightly

nearside front and offside front a pillars corroded

offside rear flexi brake pipe insecure

rear suspension leaf spring bushes weak

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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FBR 867Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 FBR 867Y, 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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FBR 867Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 April 1983.

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