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PHN 191

1983 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,563 mi
Last recorded86,563 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHN 191
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 86,563 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 86,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor slightly corroded

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 86,349 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 86,312 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 86,174 miles

Accelerator pump diaphragm leaking petrol

Fail 31 Oct 2017 86,174 miles

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

Accelerator pump diaphragm leaking petrol

Pass 30 Jun 2014 85,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 83,993 miles

play in o/s/f + n/s/f wheel bearings

Fail 19 Jul 2013 83,993 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

play in o/s/f + n/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jul 2012 81,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 80,949 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,712 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 78,523 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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PHN 191 is a 1983 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PHN 191, 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 PHN 191 registered?

PHN 191 is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 December 1983.

Is PHN 191 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHN 191 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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