MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
both front flexible brake hose ferrules starting to corrode.
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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A148 PPU is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 A148 PPU, 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 A148 PPU registered?
A148 PPU is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 November 1983.
Is A148 PPU safe to buy?
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