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A190 AEC

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,141 mi
Last recorded70,141 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA190 AEC
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 70,141 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 69,774 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 69,414 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 69,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in lower arm.(fitment)) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy and has excessive travel

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Jul 2019 69,198 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 22 Jun 2018 68,868 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 68,360 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 68,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2016 67,954 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 67,954 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,819 miles

Both front brakes have a slight bind

Both rear tyres are slightly perished

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,375 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 66,003 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 66,003 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 64,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 64,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 62,433 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 60,947 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 60,905 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 60,870 miles

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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A190 AEC is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A190 AEC, 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 A190 AEC registered?

A190 AEC is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A190 AEC safe to buy?

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