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KVW 838Y

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,988 mi
Last recorded94,988 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVW 838Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 94,988 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 94,673 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 94,325 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 94,325 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 92,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2014 92,724 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 May 2014 92,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2010 91,816 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 90,964 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 90,964 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 90,395 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 90,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 1 May 2007 84,978 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 84,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 82,932 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres lightly perished but not exposing cords

small hole in nearside front floor but not within 30 cm of a seatbelt or suspension mounting

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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KVW 838Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KVW 838Y, 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 KVW 838Y registered?

KVW 838Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 April 1983.

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