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A159 HCK

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,861 mi
Last recorded85,861 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA159 HCK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 85,861 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 83,572 miles

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

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

advise windscreen

Fail 25 May 2016 83,572 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

advise windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2015 80,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front floor corroded not prescribed area

Fail 1 Jun 2015 80,992 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front floor corroded not prescribed area

offside rear brake drum a bit wet

Pass 9 Jun 2014 78,057 miles

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offside front tyre inner wall cracking

Fail 3 Jun 2014 78,057 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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offside front tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 75,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 73,110 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 71,374 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 69,635 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 67,785 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 66,241 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 64,520 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 62,935 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 62,935 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT SCREEN FADED ON LOWER SECTION & SIDE SECTION

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL & TREAD

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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A159 HCK is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A159 HCK, 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 A159 HCK registered?

A159 HCK is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A159 HCK safe to buy?

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