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UCU 900Y

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,645 mi
Last recorded97,645 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCU 900Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 97,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 97,284 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 97,151 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 96,756 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 95,884 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 95,708 miles

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 27 Jul 2018 95,708 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 24 Jul 2017 95,330 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 95,221 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 95,221 miles

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 94,879 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 94,801 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 24 Jul 2013 94,518 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 94,462 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f seat runners worn

o/s/f and n/s/f seats slightly worn

Pass 8 Jul 2011 94,196 miles

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

n/s/f chassis fuel pipe bracket bent

Pass 24 Jun 2010 93,922 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 93,922 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak engine area

Pass 22 Jun 2009 93,871 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 93,740 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 93,636 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 93,234 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 93,234 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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UCU 900Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UCU 900Y, 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 UCU 900Y registered?

UCU 900Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is UCU 900Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCU 900Y shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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