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58,301 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both cills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
crack front plate
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Check front disc pads
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear tyre pressure needs checking
Rear brakes slightly imbalanced
Rear brakes slightly imbalanced
Check front disc pads
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear tyre pressure needs checking
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
exhaust emissions HC content too high at idle
wiper blades poor
High HC emissions from near side bank.
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
High HC emissions from near side bank.
Near side front wing loose.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
HC level high from n\s tail pipe at idle
Nail in offside rear tyre
n\s\f wing loose
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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A1 DSM is a 1987 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
Across all 1987 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 55,478 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 A1 DSM, 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 39 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A1 DSM is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 June 1987.
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