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LRV 455Y

1983 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

48,209 mi
Last recorded48,209 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRV 455Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 48,209 miles

rust throughout floors and chassis

Fail 3 Oct 2024 48,209 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 48,200 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 48,200 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 48,200 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring eye (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 48,122 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 48,122 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 48,122 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 48,091 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 48,069 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 48,033 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

underside of car rusty and underseild

Pass 19 Apr 2017 47,486 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 45,467 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,116 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 41,093 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 41,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,762 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 38,762 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2012 36,382 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 31,650 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 27,106 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,678 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 16,530 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 10,972 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 6,192 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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LRV 455Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LRV 455Y, 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 LRV 455Y registered?

LRV 455Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 January 1983.

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