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OHU 216Y

1983 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,500 mi
Last recorded22,500 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHU 216Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 22,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 22,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 22,208 miles

Central Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 19,960 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 19,960 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 19,408 miles

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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OHU 216Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,993cc 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 OHU 216Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OHU 216Y registered?

OHU 216Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 May 1983.

Is OHU 216Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHU 216Y 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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