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RCA 28Y

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,582 mi
Last recorded96,582 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCA 28Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 96,582 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 96,271 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 Aug 2019 93,442 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 92,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced forward sidesill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,219 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)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,491 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 88,485 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 88,326 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 87,482 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 87,134 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 86,730 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 86,726 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 83,548 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 83,548 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 80,036 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 79,510 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 78,383 miles

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

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

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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RCA 28Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RCA 28Y, 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 RCA 28Y registered?

RCA 28Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 May 1983.

Is RCA 28Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCA 28Y shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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