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330 JAF

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

85,863 mi
Last recorded85,863 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration330 JAF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 85,863 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,844 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 86,100 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 85,710 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 85,060 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 84,425 miles

both n/s and o/s/f tyresover 10 years old

both rear outer seat belt mechanisms notchy on retraction

minor oil leak <gear box>

Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,020 miles

Nearside rear, nearside front and offside front tyres are 11 years old and have age related cracks

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 84,020 miles

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

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

Nearside rear, nearside front and offside front tyres are 11 years old and have age related cracks

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 82,782 miles

all 4 tyres 10 years old

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

osr seat belt rachet mechanism knotchy

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Apr 2013 81,663 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 81,201 miles

both front & o/s/r tyre age cracking

corrosion to n/s/r lower quarter panel

engine oil leak

front brake disc inner surfaces discoloured

movement in steering rack

oil leak from rear diff

propshaft centre bearing worn

rear metal brake pipe (across diff) heavily corroded - close to limits

Pass 12 Jun 2010 80,017 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

play in both front wheel bearings

play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2009 79,182 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 77,526 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 76,702 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 76,048 miles

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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330 JAF is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 330 JAF, 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 330 JAF registered?

330 JAF is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is 330 JAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 330 JAF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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