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WAW 955Y

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,552 mi
Last recorded95,552 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAW 955Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 95,552 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 95,098 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 94,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 93,610 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 92,625 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 92,463 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 92,129 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 91,672 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2018 90,416 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)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 89,755 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 89,025 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 88,663 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 87,360 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2012 87,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 86,941 miles

Gearbox leaking fluid

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 18 May 2011 86,941 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Gearbox leaking fluid

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 86,797 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 86,797 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 85,294 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 84,554 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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WAW 955Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WAW 955Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WAW 955Y registered?

WAW 955Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 March 1983.

Is WAW 955Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAW 955Y shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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