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VWA 951Y

1983 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,768 mi
Last recorded43,768 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWA 951Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 43,768 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 43,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing/floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,590 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,269 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 38,427 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,844 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 37,832 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,185 miles

corrosion to offside front floor

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,526 miles

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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VWA 951Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VWA 951Y, 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 VWA 951Y registered?

VWA 951Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is VWA 951Y safe to buy?

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