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TKG 321Y

1983 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,979 mi
Last recorded70,979 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKG 321Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,979 miles

Front offside and nearside inner wings corroded

Offside Rear hub leaking

Fail 5 Apr 2016

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front offside and nearside inner wings corroded

Offside Rear hub leaking

Pass 17 Jun 2014 70,871 miles

o/s/f+n/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 70,230 miles

offside and nearside front inner wings corroded

Fail 28 May 2013 70,230 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside front inner wings corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 68,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front seats slightly loose

rear axle hub oil seals leaking

Fail 17 Oct 2011 68,708 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front seats slightly loose

rear axle hub oil seals leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,290 miles

rear hubs

Fail 7 Oct 2010 65,290 miles

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

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

rear hubs

Pass 9 Oct 2009 62,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 58,478 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside headlamp patten

Pass 7 Nov 2007 56,558 miles

corrosion offside front floor

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

offside front shock bearing siezed

Fail 6 Nov 2007 56,557 miles

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

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

corrosion offside front floor

offside front shock bearing siezed

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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TKG 321Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TKG 321Y, 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 TKG 321Y registered?

TKG 321Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 April 1983.

Is TKG 321Y safe to buy?

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