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Q990JWY

1993 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,978 mi
Last recorded128,978 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ990JWY
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 128,978 miles

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

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

Poor performance of rear service brake

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 128,977 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Poor performance of rear service brake

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 125,156 miles

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

Oil leak

boot strutts weak

Fail 12 Sep 2011 119,342 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

offside front fog lamp glass damaged

rear foreign plate still attached

Pass 12 Sep 2011 119,342 miles

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

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

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

offside front fog lamp glass damaged

rear foreign plate still attached

Pass 15 Sep 2010 115,902 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 113,697 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 2 Sep 2008 109,104 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 12 Sep 2007 103,441 miles

high level brake light not working

one front fog lamp not working

Fail 12 Sep 2007 103,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level brake light not working

imbalance on rear service brake nearside low

one offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 16 Mar 2006 98,691 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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Q990JWY is a 1993 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q990JWY, 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 33 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q990JWY registered?

Q990JWY is a 1993 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 July 1993.

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