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A221 WFT

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,305 mi
Last recorded61,305 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA221 WFT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 61,305 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body welded and undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body welded and undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 61,138 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under body welded and under sealed o/s & n/s inner sill's

Fail 9 Apr 2021 61,138 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive re adjusted at time of test (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under body welded and under sealed o/s & n/s inner sill's

Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,000 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 60,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush locating in bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front steering rack mounting clamp very rusty but seems ok.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 60,031 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 60,031 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2010 59,366 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 55,177 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 55,177 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 54,352 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 53,953 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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A221 WFT is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A221 WFT, 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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A221 WFT is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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