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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front floor to sill corroded not to weaken structure
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner wing/floor area slightly corroded not within structural area
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Rear - wheel arch area corroded
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component - rack (2.1.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner wing slightly corroded not within structural area
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front inner wing corroded not within structural area
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Both rear leaf spring front mount brackets slightly corroded
Fuel tank seam joints slightly damp
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wing corroded but not within anything structural
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack input shaft seal (2.1.5 (a))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Centre doughnut (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Diff plate corroded and slightly leaking
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Driver's seat insecure Bolts loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear leaf spring front mount brackets slightly corroded
Coolant leak
Fuel seam joints slightly damp possible tank leaking
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wing corroded but not within anything structural
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From in the valley/inlet manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack input seal (2.1.5 (a))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Centre doughnut (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear diff plate corroded and leaking slightly
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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HYB 158Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HYB 158Y, 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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HYB 158Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 January 1983.
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