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SCV 465Y

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,055 mi
Last recorded58,055 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCV 465Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 58,055 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 56,540 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 56,484 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive some (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,945 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 53,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underbody corroded in various places

Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,301 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 52,998 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,475 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,486 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 50,330 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 49,735 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 48,924 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 48,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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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SCV 465Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SCV 465Y, 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 SCV 465Y registered?

SCV 465Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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