MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,679 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
both front strut top areas slightly corroded
both front wheels slightly binding
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside front brake binding slightly
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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VKU 499Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 VKU 499Y, 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 VKU 499Y registered?
VKU 499Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 June 1983.
Is VKU 499Y safe to buy?
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