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NOW 668Y

1983 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,668 mi
Last recorded61,668 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOW 668Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 61,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 58,705 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 58,705 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 56,175 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 50,493 miles

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

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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NOW 668Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 NOW 668Y, 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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How do I check the history of NOW 668Y?

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What year was NOW 668Y registered?

NOW 668Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 July 1983.

Is NOW 668Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOW 668Y shows 6 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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