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FRJ 233Y

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

52,063 mi
Last recorded52,063 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRJ 233Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 52,063 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 51,923 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 51,759 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 51,391 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 51,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 50,837 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front innerwing corroded slightly

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 50,833 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front innerwing corroded slightly

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 50,059 miles

Offside Front inner wing starting to corrode

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 50,055 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pump / tank area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front inner wing starting to corrode

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 49,220 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,640 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 48,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front seats slightly loose

corrosion to sump

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 47,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front seats slightly loose

sump is corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 46,995 miles

front jacking points in poor condition. front seats slightly loose

Pass 7 Jun 2013 45,984 miles

propshaft ceneter support worn

Fail 6 Jun 2013 45,984 miles

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

propshaft ceneter support worn

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,344 miles

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

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

slight play in propshaft support bush

Fail 8 Jun 2012 45,341 miles

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

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

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

slight play in propshaft support bush

Fail 9 Jun 2011 44,555 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

slight play in propshaft support bush

Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,555 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

slight play in propshaft support bush

Pass 14 Jun 2010 44,135 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 43,746 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 40,850 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 40,850 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

engine has very bad missfifre

Pass 26 Sep 2005 40,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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FRJ 233Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FRJ 233Y, 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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What year was FRJ 233Y registered?

FRJ 233Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 June 1983.

Is FRJ 233Y safe to buy?

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