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A257 VAX

1983 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,497 mi
Last recorded44,497 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA257 VAX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 44,497 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Door corroded.

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 44,413 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure above cross member. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Door corroded.

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

Pass 23 May 2020 40,718 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front door corroded

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 38,395 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,064 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in boot (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

battery tray corroded

front anti roll bar mount areas corroded

previous repairs and underseal

slam panel corroded

underside undersealed

Fail 7 Mar 2018 38,055 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in boot (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring hanger area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in boot (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

battery tray corroded

front anti roll bar mount areas corroded

previous repairs and underseal

slam panel corroded

underside undersealed

Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,970 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 37,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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A257 VAX is a 1983 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A257 VAX, 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 A257 VAX registered?

A257 VAX is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A257 VAX safe to buy?

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