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XRR 911Y

1983 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,052 mi
Last recorded96,052 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRR 911Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 96,052 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 96,051 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2019 95,714 miles

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

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

both rear leaf springs weak

Fail 16 May 2019 95,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from all joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))

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

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

both rear leaf springs weak

Pass 1 May 2018 95,178 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 94,745 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 94,745 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 94,515 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

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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XRR 911Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XRR 911Y, 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 XRR 911Y registered?

XRR 911Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 February 1983.

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