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PLG 60Y

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,923 mi
Last recorded58,923 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLG 60Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 58,923 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 58,844 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 58,713 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 58,529 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 58,527 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 58,468 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 58,238 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2019 57,915 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 57,589 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrel corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 57,474 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 57,473 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 57,327 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,070 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,519 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 56,028 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,672 miles

Nearside rear seat belt does not extend or retract. (not required for mot)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 55,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear seat belt does not extend or retract. (not required for mot)

Pass 6 May 2011 55,060 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 55,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

osf tyre has slight cracks

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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PLG 60Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PLG 60Y, 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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What year was PLG 60Y registered?

PLG 60Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is PLG 60Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLG 60Y shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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