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OHV 498Y

1983 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,782 mi
Last recorded12,782 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHV 498Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 12,782 miles

Slight Corrosion to under and outer body

Pass 15 Jun 2022 12,779 miles

Driver side rear sill corroded

passenger side rear sill corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2021 12,778 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorating

Slight oil leak from transmission

Fail 30 Jun 2021 12,778 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorating

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak from transmission

Pass 1 Jul 2020 11,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper crroded

Offside Rear damage

Rear bumper crroded

Fail 17 Mar 2020 11,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bumper corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 5,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear axles inner shaft seal leaking

Rear bumper corroded but not likely to become detacted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,944 miles

Nearside Rear diff seal slight leak

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension top mount (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 97,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak dif seal ()

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 97,782 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper caver missing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak dif seal ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 96,927 miles

Front slight oil leak prop shaft seal

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

Nearside Rear dif seal slight leak

Offside Rear bamper caver missing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 95,914 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

dent on o/s rear bumper corner

oil leak n/s rear dif seal

Fail 1 Apr 2015 95,913 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

dent on o/s rear bumper corner

oil leak n/s rear dif seal

Pass 3 Apr 2014 93,952 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2014 93,952 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 92,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 90,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 90,433 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device leaking oil (3.6.I.6)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

corrosion at top mcferson strat mounts

Pass 22 Mar 2011 88,673 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 88,673 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 85,914 miles

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 85,914 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 83,778 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 81,287 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 76,514 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 73,644 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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OHV 498Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 OHV 498Y, 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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OHV 498Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 June 1983.

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