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GKJ 436Y

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

20,998 mi
Last recorded20,998 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKJ 436Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 20,998 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 20,936 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 20,862 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 20,485 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 19,630 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 19,630 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust catching Nearside rear tyre slightly.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 19,332 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 19,332 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 18,869 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 18,869 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 17,660 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 17,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 16,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 16,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 15,073 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 12,783 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

both doors have corrosion around hinges

both headlamp beam patterns hazy

front number plate cracked

front windsceen washers intermittant

handbrake nearing end of adjustment

Fail 7 Jul 2011 12,783 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

both doors have corrosion around hinges

both headlamp beam patterns hazy

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

front windsceen washers intermittant

gearbox oil leak

handbrake nearing end of adjustment

Pass 30 Jun 2010 10,057 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 10,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 7,545 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 6,049 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 4,872 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 3,148 miles

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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GKJ 436Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GKJ 436Y, 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 GKJ 436Y registered?

GKJ 436Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 March 1983.

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