MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,059 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Position lamp not working both sides of vehicle. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Position lamp not working both sides of vehicle. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides of vehicle. (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides of vehicle. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam both sides of vehicle. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted lock tabs (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit
Front anti roll bar bushes worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded within 30cm of a suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded within 30cm of a suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
n/s/r shocker rubbing fuel line.
o/s fuel line insercure.
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
car pulls to left
discs slightly corroded and slight imbalance on front brakes
exhaust hangers perished
slight exhaust blow
slight play in front t/c/a bushes
steering slightly heavy
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
car pulls to left
discs corroded
exhaust hangers poor condition
f/wheels slightly binding
slight blow from exhaust
slight play on inner t/c/a bushes
steering slightly heavy
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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XRA 5Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XRA 5Y, 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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XRA 5Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 January 1983.
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