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A26 CAP

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,725 mi
Last recorded1,725 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 CAP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 1,725 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 99,530 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 96,489 miles

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

plated repairs to chassis rails and floor panelling

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Sep 2017 96,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

plated repairs to chassis rails and floor panelling

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Sep 2016 95,889 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 95,134 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 94,009 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 93,755 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

body areas corroding + no front bumper fitted and underbody areas surface corroding + patch repaired.

battery not secured.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 86,882 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f traq rod end joint

Pass 18 Mar 2011 81,241 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

battery insecure.

offside front brake pad thickness

propshaft rear joint has play in.

rust spots on both inner wings near strut tops.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 81,241 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

battery insecure.

offside front brake pad thickness

propshaft rear joint has play in.

rear brake pipes in rusty condition.

rust spots on both inner wings near strut tops.

Pass 13 May 2010 79,981 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 77,383 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

battery insecure

battery tray corrosion

brake noise from nearside and offside front brakes

nearside and offside front tca bushes perishing

Fail 14 May 2009 77,383 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

battery insecure

battery tray corrosion

brake noise from nearside and offside front brakes

nearside and offside front tca bushes perishing

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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A26 CAP is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A26 CAP, 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 A26 CAP registered?

A26 CAP is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 September 1983.

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