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UJM 577Y

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,177 mi
Last recorded44,177 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJM 577Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 44,177 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 44,147 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 14 Feb 2023 43,394 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 43,335 miles

Offside Front floor is holed and corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 May 2016 43,335 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/70/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Floor is holed (corroded) Not structural

Offside inner rack arm has slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,826 miles

Both front brakes have slight bind

NSF tyre wall is cracked

OSF floor is holed

Fail 26 Feb 2015 42,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front brakes have slight bind

NSF tyre wall is cracked

OSF floor is holed

Fail 25 Jun 2014 42,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both NS tyres are cracking on the outer wall

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 38,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 38,482 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 32,652 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 32,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear axle cover is leaking.

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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UJM 577Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UJM 577Y, 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 UJM 577Y registered?

UJM 577Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 March 1983.

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