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HTT 296Y

1983 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,729 mi
Last recorded81,729 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTT 296Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 81,729 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 81,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Front Of Leaf Spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Close To Tank (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 May 2016 81,719 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near seat belt mounting pioint (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

play in steering rack both sides

Pass 23 Dec 2014 81,710 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 81,704 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 81,654 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 81,652 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 15,835 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 15,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges recomend tracking

extensive surface corrosion on the entire chassis and suspensiuon area

nearside rear leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated

offside front has slightly warped disc

stiff suspension due to lowering coils springs

Pass 10 Dec 2009 10,799 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 10,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 8,675 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 8,602 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 7,130 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 7,130 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 5,214 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 99,480 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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HTT 296Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HTT 296Y, 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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HTT 296Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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