MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,307 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
slight play on both steering rack ends
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
slight play in steering rack
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
slight play in steering rack
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front under-floor rusted.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A171 HEX is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc 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 A171 HEX, 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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A171 HEX is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 August 1983.
Is A171 HEX safe to buy?
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