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TOB 976Y

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

69,172 mi
Last recorded69,172 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOB 976Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 69,172 miles

engine oil level below (min) (topped up to carry out emissions test)

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Fail 10 May 2016 69,170 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level below (min) (topped up to carry out emissions test)

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 15 May 2015 69,113 miles

n/s/r tyre detariorated wall cracking.

Fail 14 May 2015 69,095 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre detariorated wall cracking.

play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 16 May 2014 68,504 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 68,504 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 67,591 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 67,569 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,267 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 67,265 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tyre perishing on inner side walls just passed

Pass 30 Apr 2009 67,185 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 67,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front floors corroded outside prescibed areas

n/s/f chassis rail corrded outside prescibed area

Pass 31 Mar 2008 66,683 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both sills corroded

front and rear chassis corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2007 66,648 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 66,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f floor corroded

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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TOB 976Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 TOB 976Y, 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 TOB 976Y registered?

TOB 976Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 May 1983.

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