MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,725 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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?
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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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A26 CAP is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 September 1983.
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