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WBB 34Y

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

50,643 mi
Last recorded50,643 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBB 34Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 50,643 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 50,392 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point crushed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 49,995 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 49,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 49,396 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill area corroded

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2021 49,390 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 48,929 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,072 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,988 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 46,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 43,990 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 43,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 43,968 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear brake hose ferruled end corroded almost to excess.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 38,440 miles

advise under body corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 24 Sep 2008 38,380 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

osr tyre starting to tear

Pass 28 Sep 2007 33,118 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 33,118 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

main beam/indicator switch flicks main beam on and off while selecting left indicator

o/s/r bearing possibly rough

possible leak from rear fuel component.

Pass 29 Sep 2005 27,936 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 27,934 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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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WBB 34Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WBB 34Y, 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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WBB 34Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 June 1983.

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