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A107 VMD

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,753 mi
Last recorded63,753 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA107 VMD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 63,753 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 63,585 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 63,424 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 62,484 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 62,408 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 61,857 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 61,070 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 59,851 miles

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

Slight mist of oil around engine and rear diff

Pass 10 Sep 2014 58,875 miles

nearside steering rack boot is damp

Fail 3 Sep 2014 58,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

nearside steering rack boot is damp

Pass 23 Sep 2013 58,349 miles

n/s/r tyre splitting open

oil leak

slight blow to rear exhausts joins

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 23 Sep 2013 58,349 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre splitting open

oil leak

slight blow to rear exhausts joins

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 25 Sep 2012 57,280 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 57,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,146 miles

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

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

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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A107 VMD is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A107 VMD, 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 A107 VMD registered?

A107 VMD is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 August 1983.

Is A107 VMD safe to buy?

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