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NOU 84Y

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

99,837 mi
Last recorded99,837 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOU 84Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 99,837 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 99,439 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 98,587 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 97,818 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 96,818 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 95,625 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 95,116 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 94,520 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 93,454 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 92,340 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 91,508 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 90,165 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 88,638 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 87,212 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 82,041 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 77,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 77,610 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 72,536 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 72,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 67,557 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 67,557 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 64,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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NOU 84Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NOU 84Y, 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 NOU 84Y registered?

NOU 84Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 March 1983.

Is NOU 84Y safe to buy?

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