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HVX 893Y

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,192 mi
Last recorded96,192 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVX 893Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 96,192 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel tank repaired

minor corrosion in radiator support panel,both a posts and n/s/f outrigger.

radiator fan shroud not fully secured

underside heavilly undersealed

Fail 28 Jul 2017 96,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak at 2 joints and in middle box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel tank repaired

minor corrosion in radiator support panel, both A posts and n/s/f outrigger,underside also heavily under sealed

radiator shroud not fully secured

Fail 14 Jun 2017 96,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wrong d bush fitted (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion various places (6.1.B.2)

oil filler cap missing

Pass 9 Sep 2015 95,984 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 95,972 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 95,458 miles

all belts cracking

surface corrosion under all of the car

Pass 3 Nov 2012 54,878 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 54,878 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 53,110 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 53,109 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 53,079 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 53,079 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 52,079 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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HVX 893Y 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 61.5%.

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 HVX 893Y, 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 HVX 893Y registered?

HVX 893Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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