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OMB 627Y

1983 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMB 627Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016

Also has hydraulic hand braking system with cables attached

Heavily modified race car roll cage fixed seats and harnesses

extra wide bodywork fitted

interior aluminium panels with brake & fuel lines inside

Pass 18 Aug 2009 768 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 763 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 107 miles

near side front head light frosted

Fail 27 Aug 2008 105 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front head light frosted

Pass 5 Jun 2008 107 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 100 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 97,948 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 97,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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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OMB 627Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OMB 627Y, 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 OMB 627Y registered?

OMB 627Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is OMB 627Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMB 627Y shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OMB 627Y have outstanding finance?

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