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OGE 701Y

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,846 mi
Last recorded37,846 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGE 701Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 37,846 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front harnes fitted

Offside Front harnes fillted

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

lowering springs fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2018 37,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing harness fitted ()

Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing harness fitted ()

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 22 Dec 2017 36,742 miles

A pillars are badly corroded

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear quater windows have been blacked out

inner & outer sills corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2017 36,742 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

A pillars are badly corroded

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear quater windows have been blacked out

inner & outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2015 35,648 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

a piller corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 35,195 miles

A pillar inside door shuts corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2014 35,193 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

A pillar inside door shuts corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both inner & outer sills corroded

inner wings corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 29,581 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 27,149 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,548 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 23,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 116,019 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 116,019 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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OGE 701Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OGE 701Y, 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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OGE 701Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 June 1983.

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