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KYD 940Y

1983 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,696 mi
Last recorded3,696 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYD 940Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 3,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 3,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 2,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 May 2018 2,766 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 1,989 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cut on innerwall

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheelarch but not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 101,980 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cut on innerwall

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheelarch but not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 100,667 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear leafsprings corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 99,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak around engine area.

slight play in o/s n/s front steering rack end joints.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 98,411 miles

slight play in steering rack end joints.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 97,510 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack end joints.

under body of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 1 Nov 2010 97,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack end joints.

under body of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 96,178 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 95,715 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2006 94,582 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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KYD 940Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KYD 940Y, 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 KYD 940Y registered?

KYD 940Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 June 1983.

Is KYD 940Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYD 940Y shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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