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JKX 540Y

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,165 mi
Last recorded59,165 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKX 540Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 59,165 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 58,206 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 58,206 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 55,915 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 43,301 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 43,301 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 33,264 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle under sealed

Fail 15 Oct 2018 33,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle under sealed

Fail 16 May 2009 33,260 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

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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JKX 540Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JKX 540Y, 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 JKX 540Y registered?

JKX 540Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 March 1983.

Is JKX 540Y safe to buy?

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