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MGT 280Y

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,952 mi
Last recorded89,952 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGT 280Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 89,952 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside brake pipe secured by cable tie

offside front secured cable tie

offside rear bump stop slight deteariated

Fail 21 Apr 2009 89,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Centre Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the clevis joint (3.3.A.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

nearside bottom ball joint cover split

nearside raer leaf springs corroded

offside bottom ball joint cover split

offside rear bump stop slight deteriatd

offside rear leaf springs slight corroded

radiator insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2007 88,744 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 88,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MGT 280Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MGT 280Y, 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 MGT 280Y registered?

MGT 280Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 January 1983.

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