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VJH 516Y

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,670 mi
Last recorded35,670 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJH 516Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 35,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 35,670 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 35,453 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 35,305 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Small crack in exhaust manifold

Pass 16 Nov 2016 35,223 miles

Exhaust manifold has small crack .

Fail 14 Nov 2016 35,223 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust manifold has small crack .

Pass 3 Nov 2015 34,402 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 34,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 34,010 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 32,622 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 32,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,401 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,254 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 26,659 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 22,758 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 21,524 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 21,524 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 21,506 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear 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)

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

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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VJH 516Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VJH 516Y, 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 VJH 516Y registered?

VJH 516Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 May 1983.

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