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GUB 260Y

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,654 mi
Last recorded78,654 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUB 260Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 78,654 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 78,639 miles

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

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

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

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

All the power steering pipes are corroded

Corrosion on the n\s\f inner wing under th bonnett

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

O\s Exhaust emision was high but adding the two together and dividing by two gav a pass

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,502 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 78,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

offside rear exhaust mount split

rust around both front top strut mounts

Pass 12 Apr 2010 78,174 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 78,174 miles

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

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

vehicle underside rusty

Pass 1 May 2009 78,025 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 78,025 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 77,824 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 77,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 77,619 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front wheel bearing slightly rough

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

rear diff noisey

Fail 18 Apr 2006 77,463 miles

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Apr 2006 77,463 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

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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GUB 260Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GUB 260Y, 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 GUB 260Y registered?

GUB 260Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 March 1983.

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