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RAX 832Y

1983 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,424 mi
Last recorded101,424 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAX 832Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 101,424 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive at brake back plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 100,841 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 99,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 99,418 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 May 2022 99,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both leaving the windscreen streaky. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 98,817 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 98,815 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 98,787 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 98,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 98,452 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN DRIVERS SEAT

Fail 11 Mar 2015 98,451 miles

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN DRIVERS SEAT

Pass 18 Feb 2014 97,965 miles

corrosion in o/s and n/s outer sill front floor area

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2014 97,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in o/s and n/s outer sill front floor area

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2014 97,956 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in outer sill front floor area

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

play in drivers seat runners

Pass 21 Dec 2012 95,435 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 20 Nov 2012 95,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

O/S/F floor corroded

O/S/F inner wing by strut mount corroded

O/S/R outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 94,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Unable to fully assess rear seat belts due to stuff on rear seat

Fail 20 Feb 2010 94,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Unable to fully assess rear seat belts due to stuff on rear seat

Pass 6 Aug 2008 90,771 miles

underside heavily undersealed

exhaust in a rusty condition

slight noise from front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Aug 2008 90,736 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust in a rusty condition

slight noise from front wheel bearings

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Aug 2007 90,384 miles

vehicle welded and heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Aug 2007 90,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Jul 2006 89,566 miles

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

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

oil leak

petrol tank in a rusty condition

rear arches,both inner and outer sills,floors,chassis,front panel,inner front wings,outriggers and underside of vehicle in a rusty condition

Pass 28 Jul 2005 88,953 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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RAX 832Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RAX 832Y, 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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RAX 832Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 June 1983.

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