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PYL 274Y

1983 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,183 mi
Last recorded4,183 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYL 274Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 4,183 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 3,623 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 2,738 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge c3mm, low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 2,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge c3mm, low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 2,112 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 854 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 819 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear wing corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2018 98,593 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 97,534 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 95,676 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 93,246 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in NSF inner rack joint

Pass 12 Jul 2013 89,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 89,164 miles

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

stone chip in front screen

Pass 4 Jun 2011 87,107 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 85,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 82,966 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brakes binding very slightly

main beam light stays on

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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PYL 274Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PYL 274Y, 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 PYL 274Y registered?

PYL 274Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 April 1983.

Is PYL 274Y safe to buy?

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