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705 GTF

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,887 mi
Last recorded92,887 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration705 GTF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 92,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 92,876 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 91,622 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 90,751 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,303 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 89,719 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 89,089 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 88,583 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Sep 2011 88,583 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 87,719 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Sep 2010 87,714 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight power steering leak

Fail 28 Jul 2010 87,710 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering rack repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 87,557 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 87,557 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 86,898 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Jul 2008 86,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Aug 2007 86,523 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 86,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 86,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2006 86,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 84,911 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 84,911 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

number plates modified but still readable

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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705 GTF is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 705 GTF, 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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705 GTF is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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