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UTY 502Y

1983 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,467 mi
Last recorded4,467 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTY 502Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 4,467 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 4,463 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 1,127 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 1,127 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 95,252 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 95,228 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 89,339 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 89,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 81,136 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 81,136 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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UTY 502Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UTY 502Y, 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 UTY 502Y registered?

UTY 502Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 March 1983.

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