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A214 RHU

1983 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,209 mi
Last recorded70,209 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA214 RHU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 70,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 21 Sep 2018 69,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2018 69,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2017 69,210 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 68,819 miles

brake pedal spongy

engine has an oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2015 68,138 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,574 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 66,595 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine cam belt cover missing

Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,847 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust section corroded

engine cam belt covers missing

Fail 18 Sep 2012 64,814 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

centre exhaust section corroded

engine cam belt covers missing

Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,323 miles

Both rear tyres treads cracking.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 61,815 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 59,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 55,949 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 55,949 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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A214 RHU is a 1983 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 A214 RHU, 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 A214 RHU registered?

A214 RHU is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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