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FBU 890Y

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,820 mi
Last recorded61,820 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBU 890Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 61,820 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 61,806 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,781 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 61,726 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 61,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 61,619 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 61,619 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,581 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,778 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 59,930 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small cracks in side wall on o/s/r and n/s/f

Fail 9 Jul 2009 59,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small cracks in side wall on o/s/r and n/s/f

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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FBU 890Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FBU 890Y, 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 FBU 890Y?

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What year was FBU 890Y registered?

FBU 890Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 May 1983.

Is FBU 890Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBU 890Y shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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