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A255 OFO

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

53,732 mi
Last recorded53,732 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA255 OFO
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 53,732 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt missing

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2023 52,843 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Dip beam pattern poor.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded within 30cm of leaf spring front mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Dip beam pattern poor.

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 52,825 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded and holed near front leaf spring hanger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Dip beam pattern poor.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded within 30cm of leaf spring front mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Dip beam pattern poor.

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 51,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Beam pattern poor. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Beam pattern poor. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded near front leaf spring hanger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to tread depth limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 51,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded within 30cm of seat belt anchorage point and leaf spring front mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box. also deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Dip beam pattern poor.

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded within 30cm of leaf spring front mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded near front leaf spring hanger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 48,735 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

under body seal applied covering many components

Fail 23 Feb 2021 48,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

under body seal applied covering many components

Pass 13 Nov 2019 46,817 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tire perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering rack d bush has play

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tire perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside steering rack d bush has play

Fail 7 Nov 2019 46,724 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tire perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering rack d bush has play

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tire perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside steering rack d bush has play

Pass 12 Nov 2018 45,028 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 42,561 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 42,561 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 42,054 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 42,045 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 40,821 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 40,821 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 36,905 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 36,905 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,545 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 28,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 25,116 miles

Corossion forming at o/s/f strut top,

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,819 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 19,252 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 15,438 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 15,883 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 12,997 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 12,997 miles

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

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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A255 OFO is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 A255 OFO, 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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A255 OFO is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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