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LVV 529Y

1983 Ford Capri

Brown Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,682 mi
Last recorded81,682 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVV 529Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 81,682 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill to floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill to floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,803 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 75,507 miles

n/s door mirror missing

o/s outer door handle worn

o/s outersill corroding

o/s/r sillend/innerwing corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2013 75,507 miles

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

n/s door mirror missing

o/s outer door handle worn

o/s outersill corroding

o/s/r sillend/innerwing corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 75,432 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 75,430 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 75,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tca arm bush slightly deteriated

Fail 12 Sep 2011 75,177 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f inner wing under bonnet near roll bar mounts

Pass 2 Sep 2010 74,630 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight binding n/s/r brake not excessive

Fail 1 Sep 2010 74,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s door handle (outer) sticking

slight binding n/s/r brake not excessive

Pass 21 Sep 2009 74,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front door mirror missing

Fail 10 Sep 2009 74,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 3 Sep 2008 72,912 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 72,897 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 71,673 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 71,625 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 69,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LVV 529Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Brown with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LVV 529Y, 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 LVV 529Y registered?

LVV 529Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 January 1983.

Is LVV 529Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVV 529Y shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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