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A216 CPL

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,640 mi
Last recorded10,640 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA216 CPL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 10,640 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 8,222 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 4,936 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 4,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 3,559 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 3,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 3,559 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 68,279 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

No lights fitted at time of test.Presenter declared it for daytime use only.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

no windscreen or rear window fitted at time of test. so wipers and washers not tested

Pass 21 Sep 2010 2,467 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 2,440 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 1,569 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 58,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2008 58,208 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 58,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 58,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 57,180 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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A216 CPL is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A216 CPL, 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 A216 CPL registered?

A216 CPL is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 November 1983.

Is A216 CPL safe to buy?

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