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SSF 248Y

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,631 mi
Last recorded1,631 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSF 248Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 1,631 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 1,545 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 1,482 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 1,296 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 920 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front bumper loose

Fail 20 Jun 2016 153 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis at front spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed boot hatch (6.2.B.1a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release all belts (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis at front spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

front bumper loose

Pass 4 Jun 2015 96 miles

Offside front wheel bearing has a slight noise.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 May 2015 90 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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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SSF 248Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SSF 248Y, 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 SSF 248Y registered?

SSF 248Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is SSF 248Y safe to buy?

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