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XRA 5Y

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,059 mi
Last recorded14,059 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRA 5Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 14,059 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 13,266 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 13,266 miles

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))

Fail 2 May 2024 13,115 miles

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 12,204 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 12,157 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 11,908 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 11,214 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 29 Dec 2018 11,214 miles

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 11,214 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 11,214 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 11,214 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 9,608 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 6,129 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 5,739 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 3,324 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 2,680 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 2,680 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fail 25 May 2011 2,677 miles

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.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 2,563 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 2,562 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 2,418 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 2,078 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 2,078 miles

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?

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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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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