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TKG 88Y

1983 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,909 mi
Last recorded99,909 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKG 88Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 99,909 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 99,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 86,627 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 86,446 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 75,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

steering rack has play in o/s

Fail 24 Mar 2011 75,120 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

steering rack has play in o/s

n/s/r tyre fouling on exhaust pipe .

Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,139 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,040 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,980 miles

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 88Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 TKG 88Y, 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 88Y registered?

TKG 88Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 April 1983.

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