MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,113 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe expansion box (6.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WBB 517Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 517Y, 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 WBB 517Y registered?
WBB 517Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is WBB 517Y safe to buy?
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