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MVJ 691Y

1983 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,988 mi
Last recorded33,988 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVJ 691Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 33,988 miles

Nearside Front top strut top mounting bearing slightly seized

Fail 19 May 2023 33,988 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top strut top mounting bearing slightly seized

Pass 20 Oct 2021 31,514 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,592 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 30,592 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 24,181 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 19,640 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 15,009 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 15,008 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.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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MVJ 691Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MVJ 691Y, 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 MVJ 691Y registered?

MVJ 691Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 May 1983.

Is MVJ 691Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVJ 691Y shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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