MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is MGT 280Y safe to buy?
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