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RHV 557Y

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,157 mi
Last recorded7,157 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHV 557Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 7,157 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 7,065 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 7,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 6,677 miles

rear bumper missing

Fail 10 Sep 2013 6,675 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

rear bumper missing

Pass 2 Oct 2009 3,933 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 3,593 miles

corrosion underside/chassis

nearside and offside front floorpan excessivly corroded not in prescribed areas and not adversly affecting steering or braking

nearside front chassis excessively corroded not within prescribed area and not adversly affecting steering or braking

Fail 17 Oct 2008 3,585 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion underside/chassis

nearside and offside front floorpan excessivly corroded not in prescribed areas and not adversly affecting steering or braking

nearside front chassis excessively corroded not within prescribed area and not adversly affecting steering or braking

Pass 23 Oct 2007 2,757 miles

corrosion underside/chassis

rust in offside and nearside front floor

Pass 23 Oct 2006 1,523 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 20 Oct 2006 1,523 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion nearside and offside floorpans

corrosion underside /chassis

front brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Oct 2005 103 miles

emits slight blue smoke @ idle

nearside and offside front floors corroded through

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

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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RHV 557Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RHV 557Y, 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 RHV 557Y registered?

RHV 557Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 May 1983.

Is RHV 557Y safe to buy?

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