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FSW 14Y

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,286 mi
Last recorded86,286 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSW 14Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 86,286 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 86,282 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2015 86,279 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)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 86,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 86,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,071 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 85,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 855,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 85,807 miles

both front inner arches corroded not within mot fail criteria

slight cut in n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Fail 19 Jun 2008 85,788 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front inner arches corroded not within mot fail criteria

slight cut in n/s/r tyre outer side wall

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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FSW 14Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FSW 14Y, 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 FSW 14Y registered?

FSW 14Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 May 1983.

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