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VJB 341Y

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

68,551 mi
Last recorded68,551 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJB 341Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2013 68,551 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brakes siezed

Fail 10 Aug 2010 68,551 miles

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

brake pedal travel long

corrosion to offside centre floor

exhaust system leaking slightly at joins

rear brake application uneven

Pass 7 Feb 2009 67,811 miles

only driners seat fitted only one belt tested

rear chassic damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2009 67,811 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

rear chassic damaged

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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VJB 341Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 VJB 341Y, 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 VJB 341Y registered?

VJB 341Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 April 1983.

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