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JKH 749Y

1983 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

918 mi
Last recorded918 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKH 749Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 918 miles

Exhaust leak

Pass 27 Mar 2024 99,908 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Corrosion within 30cm of rear leaf spring mount

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 99,850 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Corrosion within 30cm of rear leaf spring mount

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 98,954 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 98,954 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 97,676 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 97,668 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 97,090 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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JKH 749Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JKH 749Y, 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 JKH 749Y registered?

JKH 749Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 April 1983.

Is JKH 749Y safe to buy?

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